Rosh Hanikra Israel
Rosh Hanikra Israel.
Rosh HaNikra ( “head of the grottos”) is a geologic formation in Israel, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Western Galilee near the border with Lebanon. It is a white chalk cliff face which opens up into spectacular grottos.
The Rosh HaNikra grottos are cavernous tunnels formed by sea action on the soft chalk rock. The total length is some 200 meters. They branch off in various directions with some interconnecting segments. In the past, the only access to them was from the sea and experienced divers were the only ones capable of visiting. Today a cable car takes visitors down to see the grottos.
There is a tell about a young bride who was forced to marry old and rich men from Tyre (a city in Lebanon). Therefore, on the way to her wedding when she arrived at the top of the rock, she jumped down to the sea. She was vanished in the sea and never seen again. If you listen carefully when you are in the caves you can still hear her moaning.
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Jen Davies
great composition
Estelle O'Brien
I love to learn about Israel. Could you give some more information on this lovely place?
Moshe Cohen replied
I added more information look please look at this page again.
Thank you for your interest.
Estelle O'Brien
Thanks so much for the info Moshe – what a fascinating place! We would love to visit your country one day.
Eyal Nahmias
Nice comp and details. I love this place. Beautiful grottos and colors under and a magnificent view above. Thanks for adding this image to the Art of the Middle East group.
pat oubridge
This is fascinating Moshe. The image is exquisite and the story wonderful
Michelle Boyer
Great image
Jonicool
Beautiful light and color!
Tom Gomez
Lovely composition …
KEITH R. WILL...
very nice
Elana Bailey
Good use of framing and the water looks beautiful.
Colombe Cambo...
What a wonderful image! Love the contrast between the welcoming green water and the harsh rock. It suits to perfection the tale of the unhappy bride….
Stephen Rowsell
awesome colour and rock texture!
Dawne Olson
This is beautiful! I visited Israel in 2002 but did not know such places existed! I feel sad to have missed something like this! Interesting legend to accompany your photo.
Angela A.
Congratulations, this image has been featured in the Descriptions Group
-Angela
Alan Findlater
very good work well done
Cora Wandel
Karen Scrimes
Congratulations on being featured in the PostCard Group. A sensational image and thank you for all the info.
Scott d'Almeida
stunning;
Marda Bebb
this is striking Moshe!! thanks too for sharing the history with us :)
kalaryder
Beautiful and congratulations on your feature
Mary Ann Reilly
very beautiful. congrats on the features.
chemicalfaerie
Such a striking shot! And thanks for all the information.
CindyG
What a lovely image – you’ve captured how bright, yet haunting the grotto can be. Thanks for the story too!
Hannah Partridge
simply beautiful!!