Face of the past (Explored)

Israel


27 May 2016

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Remains of the port

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4294

27 May 2016

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Hoopoe in the grass (Explored)

Hoopoe, Caesarea National Park, Israel AIMG 4303

27 May 2016

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Ancient mosaics

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4295

27 May 2016

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Ancient carvings

Caesarea National Park, Israel contains the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, a city built by King Herod starting in 22 BCE over the ruins of a Phoenician naval station that dated from the 4th Century BCE. Caesarea Maritima had the largest port in the ancient world at that time and could accommodate 200 vessels. AIMG 4290

27 May 2016

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A view from above

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4309

27 May 2016

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A look at the terraces

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4315

27 May 2016

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The eagle's view

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4318

27 May 2016

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A view from the bottom (Explored)

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 430948

27 May 2016

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Posing for photos

Baha'i Shrine and Gardens, Haifa, Israel "The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. They are one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Fariborz Sahba began work in 1987 designing the gardens and oversaw construction. The terraces were opened to the public in June 2001. Beginning at its base, the gardens extend almost a kilometre up the side of Mount Carmel, covering some 200,000 square metres of land. The gardens are linked by a set of stairs flanked by twin streams of running water cascading down the mountainside through the steps and terrace bridges. The gardens have elements of the Persian gardens of Shiraz, Iran, the Nishat Bagh gardens of Kashmir, India and English gardens, isolating the site from the noise of the surroundings and connecting the different Baháʼí buildings on Mount Carmel together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1%CA%BC%C3%AD_gardens AIMG 4345
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