BDI International Magazine - March/April Issue

Sepulcher, while others may seek to
retrace the steps that Jesus took hauling
his cross before the crucifixion.
The architecture of Jerusalem illustrates
the rich history of the region: Persian,
Roman, and Ottoman influences are all
evident. There is history at every turn
in Jerusalem with over 230 museums
adding to its attraction, the most per
capita of any country in the world.
Bethlehem is the next natural stop after
Jerusalem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ
and a ‘’must’’ for all Christians visiting
Israel.
South of Jerusalem:
Masada and the Dead Sea
Masada is a rock plateau that stands
above the Judean Desert close to the
Dead Sea. It is a place where Zealots
seeking refuge from the Romans made
their home in the first century AD. Herod
the Great had built two palaces there a
century earlier, but its fame relates to the
siege by Roman troops. At their highest
point, the cliffs rise 400 meters above
the surrounding land. Almost 1,000
people took refuge from the Romans
who finally found a solution. They
moved huge quantities of rock to create
a manageable slope up which their army
could reach the summit.
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