The Shape of Israel

by Shannon Esswein (United States of America)

Israel

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Built and rebuilt several times on top of itself, the changing layers near the Western Wall reveal the historical significance of Jerusalem. As a key site for several religions, Jerusalem is known as a place for spiritual gatherings as well as conflict.
Built and rebuilt several times on top of itself, the changing layers near the Western Wall reveal the historical significance of Jerusalem. As a key site for several religions, Jerusalem is known as a place for spiritual gatherings as well as conflict.
In sharp contrast to the tension along the Gaza Strip and Western Bank, Israel comes to life in the street markets such as Machane Yehuda where people shop for fresh produce, sweet pastries, and every item imaginable.
In sharp contrast to the tension along the Gaza Strip and Western Bank, Israel comes to life in the street markets such as Machane Yehuda where people shop for fresh produce, sweet pastries, and every item imaginable.
Unlike the green forests in northern Israel, the deserts of southern Israel reveal are accompanied by a dry heat which explains why most people flock to the northern cities instead.
Unlike the green forests in northern Israel, the deserts of southern Israel reveal are accompanied by a dry heat which explains why most people flock to the northern cities instead.
Tel Aviv's urban landscape provides a home for many of Israel's greatest technological innovations, whereas the four holy cities capture the long history and culture of Israel.
Tel Aviv's urban landscape provides a home for many of Israel's greatest technological innovations, whereas the four holy cities capture the long history and culture of Israel.
Despite the modernization of much of Israel, the Bedouins are nomadic tribes that strive to retain their customs, relying on tents and camels while living in the desert.
Despite the modernization of much of Israel, the Bedouins are nomadic tribes that strive to retain their customs, relying on tents and camels while living in the desert.