Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea - The ultimate guide to the Judaean Desert
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Published 2018-05-30
you all you need to know about the main sites in the Judaean Desert.
Here’s what this video is about:
Masada: How do you get there? A brief history of Masada and information about the best way to
see Masada – an unknown trail that surrounds Masada.
The Dead Sea is one of the wonders of the world. It is the lowest point on earth and you can
float on its dense salty waters! Where are the best beaches and what do you need to be aware
of?
Ein Gedi is a national park that is home to two spring-fed streams with drinkable water that flow
all year round - Nahal David and Nahal Arugot. A visit to Ein Gedi combines history – there is an
ancient, 6,000-year-old temple, and a beautiful synagogue with a mosaic floor – and wildlife –
there are plants that originally come from Africa, and you get to see animals including the ibex
and the rock hyrax. Ein Gedi is perfect for those who love hiking. Most visitors go for two to
three hours, but there are also longer full-day treks.
Qumran is a small archeological site. I describe it as the most important unimpressive site in the
world. The site is hardly spectacular in itself, but in order to understand it you need to look at the
cliffs all around and know the history of the place. The Dead Sea scrolls were found in the caves
set in the cliffs around Qumran. This is one of the most important archeological finds in Israel
and the world.
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All Comments (21)
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1970, I worked at the youth hostel in Massada for 6 months. I’m 76 now and that experience remains a highlight of my life. No hotels back then.
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Ein Gedi was hands down the prettiest view I've seen in my life.
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Dear Oren, I think you are terrific. Your videos are packed with information. I am coming to Tel Aviv soon for vacation, and am grateful for your presentations on arriving at the airport, and how to get a rav-kav card. Regards, Suzanne Molineaux
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I love the history you give of Israel. You’re very knowledgeable. Thank you
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Yes, you need to be fit. When I was 20 in July 1975 a group of us hiked the whole Wadi Quelt from Jerusalem to Jerico. Awsome! Same month a few of us split from our group to Masada and took a sherut to the siege ramp side to hike over and meet everyone at the base of the snake path. One problem. We arrived too late. The guard said Masada was closed. We were stuck.But we had a good conversation with the nice guard and out of the blue he said we could go up and stay the night on top of Masada and go down the snake path in the morning. Are you kidding me! What an adventure this was. We had the whole place to ourselves. The breezy silence was eerie. Oh, and the stars at night...then sunrise over the Jordanian highlands. The guard broke the rules for us and I will never forget his kindness for the memory of a lifetime!
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David's Hostel in Tiberius was very comfortable and PARKING !! Just got back home two weeks ago from Israel, bought your booklets and still enjoy them thank you
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I have been to the Holy Land many times; once with a fine Utah tour group and often since with Oran, Danny Herman, and Sergio and Rhoda. I’m so very grateful for the selfless sharing of their intriguing video stories. The place still fascinates me, in person or on my iPad. Israel is full of unnumbered blessings.
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Beautiful scenery and excellent commentary, and a great history lesson too, that's why I enjoy your videos
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Thank you very much for this beautiful video. God bless and save Israel now and always Amen. God bless you brother.
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We didn’t stop at Masada. We did stop at Qumran. I would like to go back and take my time. Thank you for the information. I will certainly look you up in the near future.
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This man is a great speaker great diction very precise and detailed another great video thank you for all the info so amazing how much information that you are able to talk about without a Teleprompter amazing!!
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You always manage to give the most important informations. Excellent again.
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Went to Masada a few years back & hiked up the snake path in the morning, just in time to sit down & watch catch sun rise over the desert....brilliant experience
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You’re the best, Oren!
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I did it only as day tours and visited 3 times at Massade, unforunately never Ein Gedi. A pitty, that some beaches don´t exist anymore, because of the sink holes, I hope Israel and Jordan will manage to find a way of keeping the Dead Sea alive. Kalia Beach in the north is nice and some Israelis told me, that Ein Bokek isn´t interesting, if you don´t sleep there. Just hotels, nothing really more. I now visited Israel 8 times since 2010 and still find everytime new ascpects and recommendations in your video!! LOVE IT!!!
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Very interesting history! Beautiful views. Thank you for another awesome video
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Thank you!!! love your video's...from South Africa..
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Excellent information, very well presented, and great tips. thanks!
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It is a beautiful place. I had the opportunity to visit it last year during summer. ❤️ Shalom!
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So wonderfully explained!
