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Category Archives: Africa & The Middle East
The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel
The Knights Fortifications Of Acre, Israel On the Mediterranean coast in Israel is the city of Acre and within the city is a quarter square mile site known as Old Akka. Beginning in the 12th century, Akka became the stronghold of Christian Crusaders in the Holy Land. In building their fortress the knights dug tunnels,Continue reading “The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel”
Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call
Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that include Ephesus andContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”
Cruise Port of Call Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a “British Overseas Territory” located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula on the north side of the Straights of Gibraltar. It’s relatively small with a total area of 2.6 square miles and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar at the footContinue reading “Cruise Port of Call Gibraltar”
The Port of Kusadasi, Turkey
Kusadasi is a popular port of call because of its location near some of the worlds greatest ancient historical sites like Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis.
Jerusalem, A Ladder And A Church
The story of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and a ladder against a second story window. Recognized by Emperor Constantine in 330 A.D. as the sight of the Crucifixion, burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ the church is one of the most visited sights in the Christian faith.
