i'm back from the caves at khirbat midras, which were created and used during the bar kochba revolt in 132-135 ce, against the romans. the rock is very chalk-like, so it was relatively easy for the jewish rebels to dig chambers and tunnels out of it, before the romans eventually smoked them out.
it was fun - but my hands and knees received a workout.
7.14.2008
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