RAMLA MAINLY IN BLUE COLOURES- ISRAEL

Ramla was founded at 716 by the Caliph Suliman ibn Abed al-Malik, and its name was derived from the Arabic word ramal - meaning sand. Ramla became those times the capital of "Jund Filastin", wich was one of the five districts Syrian province of the Arab - Muslem empire. Ramla was the pricipal city and district capital until the arrival of the Crusaders in the 11 century. In the early years of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem, control over this stratgeic location led to three consecutive battles between the Crusaders and Egyptian armies from Ashkelon. As Crusader rule stablilized, Ramla became the seat of a seigneury in the kingdom of Jerusalem. The Crusaders identified it with the biblical Ramathain and called it Arimathea. On March 2,1799 , Napoleon Bonaparte occupied Ramla during his unsuccessful bid to conquer Palestine, using the Franciscan hospice as his headquaters.

said ranyaari100 3 months 21 days ago

A wonderful album! I enjoyed every photo Ran and I will come back and look at it again later in the day. I especially liked the flowers in the market ... lovely and vibrant colors! *hugs* Eileen

said maudbites 3 months 21 days ago

Another wonderful album. Very good reportage of RAMLA. Bravo. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 3 months 21 days ago

Dear Ran, you have carried out a very beautiful and interestin new album. What a wonderful contrast between the ancient architectures and the blue of your sky .... and how many very nice details of the church and the mosques ... I should wish to be able to visit your land and to admire with my eyes the beauty that you always share with us. A big hug. Simonetta

said simonaman 3 months 21 days ago

Dear Ran, you have carried out a very beautiful and interestin new album. What a wonderful contrast between the ancient architectures and the blue of your sky .... and how many very nice details of the church and the mosques ... I should wish to be able to visit your land and to admire with my eyes the beauty that you always share with us. A big hug. Simonetta

said simonaman 3 months 21 days ago

Hello Ran, I enjoyed your album very much. I appreciate your history comments and captions on your photos. You are a good teacher. - Best regards from Michigan, DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 3 months 21 days ago

Dear Ran, How very nice of you to dedicate this lovely album to me. I was very surprised and honored. Thank you very much. I never tire of seeing photos of Israel and to learn of its history, not only of my Christian heritage, but also other religions. Blessings, Carol

said albertsville 3 months 21 days ago

Very nice and interesting. Thank you for sharing.

said police370 3 months 21 days ago

Ran, what a touching amalgam and coexistence of the great religions of the world. You have captured this synthesis with much sensitivity. Thanks so much for the historical information. It is a wonderful gesture on your part to have dedicated this album to Carol, who has brought so much friendliness and many lovely albums to webshots. Suresh

said suresh_krishna 3 months 21 days ago

Dear Ran, what interesting album/trip of RAMLA. I love thouse historic sites full of monuments and God's houses (Churches, Mosques, synagogues, ect) is like "live" the history once again. You did an excellent job and I enjoyed in its all extension. Shalom, Emanuel

said mdediego 3 months 21 days ago

Ran what a beautiful lovely album of a city that is so close to be but far as well this is a beautiful album and a lovely history leasson tys for sharing have a great week Shlomo

said thewise000 3 months 21 days ago

To go where I've never been... Thanks for sharing.

said edandhelen 3 months 20 days ago

I take it that your health is better now! Back in the swing of photography! Enjoyed this album! Leslie

said bisquitzoe 3 months 20 days ago

This is a lovely mixture of images, Ran. I enjoyed the Photo Mgr. slideshow, but had to stop and comment on the oranges. How nice that you dedicated the album to Carol! ... Friends of ours fly to Tel Aviv tomorrow night for a week's tour; we're hoping the weather will be good for them. ... Judy

said ladybug591 3 months 20 days ago

Dear Ran, this is a wonderful album! Thank you for the beautiful photos as well as for all the interesting information you added for the observer's easy convenience! Greetings from Vienna, Vera

said veralebail 3 months 19 days ago

Ciao Ran. Your album is very beautiful. Great the details, the colors and the composition. A great historical place. Ciao, Renato/Italy.

said renato26 3 months 16 days ago

This whole album is very impressive dear Ran! I enjoyed every single shot. Kind regards .Jozef from Slovakia

said fezoj64 3 months 15 days ago

Hi Ran: all our compliments for this very interesting report from a place we admit have never heard of before! Excellent pictures! Best wishes: Kaethi and Henri

said oertlif_2 3 months 14 days ago

Dear Ran, how are you feeling these days, my friend? I hope everything is going well, and that you had no more health problems! Thank you so much for these beautiful shots of Ramla! I think it's the first time I see shots from the city! Very nice work, my friend! I wish you tonnes of good health and a very nice week! Hugs, Rosa

said quartominguante 3 months 12 days ago

Dear Ran, admired your fotos, always love your explanations too, as it is so much to learn from it. I was planning to visit Jerusalem in Oct., but had to cancel it this year, so planning to come next year, love to see your country, as I am admiring all your fotos, and it shows much of the culture too. huggies, lori

said buletti 3 months 9 days ago

A fascinating visit to Ramla Ran, thanks to you and your fine camera work. I enjoyed viewing this album very much. Thank you and best wishes from Keith.

said magikeith 2 months 25 days ago

In Malta we also use the word Ramla for a sandy beach.. has it the same meaning? a lovely album.. very colourful!

said robzdd 1 months 19 days ago

Marvellous album Ran! Colorful photos and very nice subjects! I enjoyed it very, very much! Have a nice weekend, hugs, Corina

said flower11rose 16 days ago