ancient

Original Post By: beatricetravels This morning we set sail for Aswan which was the southern frontier of ancient Egypt and provided a gateway to Africa. It is here that granite quarries are found and supplied the rest of Egypt in the building of temples and pyramids. The Ptolemies ruled here from 323-30 BC and built… Continue reading Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village Dec 2018 — by BeatriceTravels

Israel

Bet She’an National Park

August 28, 2018 drnick

During our trip to Israel, one of the most striking sites was the Bet She'an National Park and its many finds. This national park houses the spectacular ruins of the glory that once was the Roman and Byzantine city of Bet She'an. A spectacular remains and reconstruction of the 2nd century theater above is worthy… Continue reading Bet She’an National Park