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King Solomon’s Mines discovered in Jordan?

An ancient copper mine in Jordan, that dates back to bibilcal times, has archeologists abuzz with excitement. An intense investigation of the site shows it may be the fabled King Solomon's Mines, providing...

created by Tina Kells | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Discover The Dead Sea Scrolls

In 1947, by the north-western tip of the Dead Sea, a few Bedouins accidentally stumbled upon what would turn out to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century: the Dead Sea Scrolls....

created by israelonblog | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Explore The Dead Sea

In the Bible, the Dead Sea is known as the “Eastern Sea” or the “Sea of the Arava”. The ancient Greeks and Romans called it “Mare Asphaltitus”, meaning the “Clay Sea”, due to the patches of clay, or asphalt floating on its surface. Great Article about the dead...

created by israelonblog | 2 years ago
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A living museum: Mt. Nemo, Bethany, Madaba and the Roman city of Jerash

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A living museum: Mt. Nemo, Bethany, Madaba and the Roman city of Jerash

A living museum: Mt. Nemo, Bethany, Madaba and the Roman city of Jerash © by Mike Keenan Jordan is a living museum, ten days there, an incredible learning experience. We visited...

created by keenan | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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The Dead Sea; go stick your head in the mud!

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The Dead Sea; go stick your head in the mud!

The Dead Sea; go stick your head in the mud! © by Mike Keenan I am immediately reminded of a stark picture of seemingly satisfied, wallowing water buffalo from an old copy of...

created by keenan | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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The Dead Dead Sea

"Now why does this headline strike me as darkly ironic in a Lovecraftian fashion......The Dead Sea is Dying. Perhaps because I thought it was already Dead."

created by plawiuk | 3 years ago
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World Culture Forum

Under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, the Middle East Center for Culture and Development (MECCAD) based in Amman-Jordan and its national partners -- the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of...