Kristine and Mark didn't notice they were covered in little checkerboard shadows that were just right for Shadow Shot Sunday.My visiting friends were too engrossed in listening to the audio guide.
This is what they were looking at and hearing about--the Holyland model of Jerusalem as it may have looked in the year 66 C.E.The model now resides at the Israel Museum.
The museum's white Shrine of the Book, of Dead Sea scrolls fame, is visible just behind the model.
The square building on the left horizon is Israel's Knesset
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Please click to read about the model.
Visitors stand and gaze in wonder at the size and majesty of the Second Temple..
What a fun shadow catch...and what cool scenery to be gazing upon...thanks for the mini tour!
ReplyDeleteI'm always impressed by how uncluttered by people these ruins are. My daughter was in Tunisia a few years ago and she visited Carthage. No one else was there.
ReplyDeleteHistorical shots...Happy SSS weekend from Casablanca!
ReplyDeleteSuper shadow shot of your friends - and an interesting snippet of history!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that many Roman edifices are still standing, made from long ago materials. The replica seems true to form to someone who hasn't seen, but imagines the view from back then. The second temple has to have been huge, the model equally impressive...
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun shadow effect on your friends. That Second Temple was really huge! It does bring to mind a tragic time, though.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a nice place to chase shadows.
ReplyDeleteI love that your friends both have matching checkerboard shadow patterns! Well spotted! Have yourself a great week ahead :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous place, and the shadows are superb, love the checkers.
ReplyDelete«Louis» thanks you for posting this. He very much would like to see it. He is fascinated with history.
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