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Some highlights near

The Dead Sea

SPRINGS OF EIN GEDI

Hike through the Judean Wilderness to the springs of Ein Gedi, where it is said that David hid from Saul in a cave. The natural springs flow year-round, providing an oasis amid a barren landscape. This is always a fun adventure and it isn't every day that you can say: "I hiked where King David and his soldiers hiked"!

QUMRAN CAVES

One of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century occurred in the Qumran caves. In 1948, the year Israel achieved statehood, a Bedouin shepherd accidentally discovered pottery containing ancient manuscripts. In the end, almost every book in the Old Testament was found in caves -- scrolls dating back to the time of Jesus. The Dead Sea Scrolls remain one of the most amazing and miraculous discoveries authenticating the biblical record.

© 2022 by ITC HERITAGE TOURS, LLC  -  Photos Courtesy of www.goisrael.com & Dennis Newkirk

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