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Masada
Masada is a rugged natural fortress of majestic beauty located in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the last resistance of Jewish patriots to the Roman army in 73 AD. It is a palace complex built in the classical style of the early Roman Empire by King Herod the Great of Judah (reigned 37-4 BC). The camps, fortifications, and assault ramps surrounding the monument form the most complete Roman siege fortifications still preserved today.
Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč
The Jewish Quarter, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Basilica of St. Procopius in Třebíć bear witness to the coexistence of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Jewish Quarter is an outstanding testimony to all aspects of the life of this community. The Basilica of St. Procopius, built in the early 13th century as part of a Benedictine monastery, is an outstanding example of the influence of Western European architectural heritage on the region.
Necropolis of Bet She’arim: A Landmark of Jewish Renewal
The cemetery is a series of underground tombs that were built in the 2nd century AD as the main burial site for Jews outside Jerusalem after the failed Second Jewish Revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, the underground tombs are a treasure trove of artwork and inscriptions in Greek, Aramaic, Hebrew and Palmyrene. Beit Sherim is a unique testimony to Judaism under the leadership of Rabbi Judah, who is credited with the revival of Judaism after 135 AD.
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always had great symbolic significance. Among its 220 historical monuments, the Dome of the Rock stands out: built in the 7th century, it is decorated with beautiful geometric and floral patterns. All three religions recognize it as the holy place where Abraham made sacrifices. The Wailing Wall divides the living quarters of different religious groups, while the Resurrection Rotunda of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre houses the tomb of Christ.
Eudensavannah Archaeological Site: Eudensavannah Settlement and Kasipola Creek Cemetery
<p>The archaeological site of Jodensavanne is located in northern Suriname, nestled in dense forests on the banks of the Suriname River. The collection of sites represents early Jewish attempts at colonization in the New World. The Jodensavanne settlement was established in the 1680s and includes the remains of what is believed to be the first architecturally significant synagogue in the Americas, as well as a cemetery, a boat landing area, and a military outpost. The Cassipora creek is the remains of an earlier settlement, established in the 1650s. The settlement was embedded in indigenous territory and was inhabited, owned and governed by Jews who lived alongside free and slave people of African descent. The settlement had the most extensive privileges and immunities known from the early modern Jewish world.</p>
Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)
Solid walls, barbed wire, platforms, barracks, gallows, gas chambers and crematoriums illustrate the conditions of genocide in the concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp in the Third Reich. According to historical research, 1.5 million people, including a large number of Jews, were systematically starved, tortured and killed in this camp, a symbol of human cruelty to his fellow man in the 20th century.