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Islands of Malta: Prehistoric Discoveries

“The Caves of Darkness”, discovered by an amateur archaeologist reveal evidence of pigmy elephants and stoneage man supporting beliefs that the Maltese archipelago was … Continue reading

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Spain: The Island of Menorca

The Spanish Island of Menorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the lesser-known Balearic Islands and a little off the … Continue reading

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Akko, Israel: The Underground Crusader City

The ongoing excavation of what is now called ‘The Underground Crusader City’ is worth the trip to Akko (Acre) alone. It is an amazing … Continue reading

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Malta – The Island Fortress

The archipelago of Malta lies midway between North Africa and Sicily, a location that gave the islands great strategic importance and resulted in a … Continue reading

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Israel – an introduction to the country

Geographically, Israel is a long, narrow stretch of land at the south-eastern corner of the Mediterranean, situated between Africa and Asia and on the … Continue reading

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Akko: The Underground Crusader Capital

Eliezer Stern is excited – he’s just discovered the toilets. Any traveller who has been confined to a mini-van for two hours knows the … Continue reading

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