The Judaean Wilderness

The Judaean Wilderness, also called the Judaean Desert, is east of the city of Jerusalem, and descends down to the Dead Sea.  The area has many caves and deep ravines, some ranging in depth from 600 feet to 1,200 feet deep.

Church historians believe this is where Jesus fasted for forty days and was tempted by Satan.  Matthew 4:1 reads "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."

A panorama of the Judaean Wilderness

Burros on a field a long ways away!

Another long distance shot.  Sheep, Goats, and a Shepherd.