Comments on: Scrolls from the Holy Land – 15 : Masada shall not fall again

By: Priyank

Priyank — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:11:12 +0000

AZZenny:
I agree, you definitely feel the place strongly. I went there on a weekend, and it was excessively crowded. People people everywhere.

I don’t remember the museum but they did show a small clip at the beginning of the cable car ride.

By: AZZenny

AZZenny — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:56:36 +0000

Lovely photos as always. And you had a clear day, which is very fortunate — the views alone are worth the trip, although Masada always gives me the historical shivers. You can feel the power of the place and the story there.

I don’t think the new Masada Museum at the base was open when you were there, but for the next visit, it’s absolutely worth the 30 minutes or so to go through.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:32:30 +0000

LMAO… Bob, you are funny

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:36:46 +0000

Interesting story and awesome photos, you must have a great camera,lol.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:40:05 +0000

Celine:
Yes its a sad story for sure But its a common story and probably found in so many places. For example the Golconda fort, Jalianwala baug and some Rajasthani cities where people (esp women) committed suicide rather than falling to the enemy’s sword.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:37:22 +0000

Cuckoo:
Thanks, do let me know how you find my other posts too.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:36:00 +0000

Wendy:
Welcome to Priyank.com and thanks for the comments! The story is quite intense indeed

By: Celine

Celine — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:52:04 +0000

Interesting history on Masada and its fortress. The story of the Romans discovering 936 dead inhabitants of Masada is captivating. What a sad waste of life!

By: Cuckoo

Cuckoo — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:31:50 +0000

Ha, I could come here at last !!
As usual amazing pictures supported by equally good narration. This place is in my list, when that happens I am definitely going to visit your site for guidance.

I liked the last picture for it being different… in the sense that it has some life in the middle of a desert.
Will take time to go thru your other posts.

By: wendy-escape ny

wendy-escape ny — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:05:54 +0000

Priyank,
The story of Masada is quite amazing as is the place. Nice photographs!