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Mighty Mukawer

Apr 7, 2023 / discoveringsafra / Leave a comment

In 2022 I visited Mukawer for the third time in my life, and it was an utterly different experience. The sky was a dark and strange yellow-grey colour. The winds were blowing insanely from every direction, and our group was the only one there at the time. Josephus wrote: "Now when Alexander [Janneus], the king … Continue reading Mighty Mukawer

Red Rose City

Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021 / discoveringsafra / Leave a comment

My last visit to Petra was over a decade ago. I wasn't sure if this year I will finally get a chance to see her again, but luck was on our side. As soon as we had a day off the dig we decided to take a field trip to the south of Jordan. It … Continue reading Red Rose City

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