Among many global achievements for Israel one has particular pride to many scholars. The recognition of six Israeli sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Heritage List. The Israeli sites had to meet UNESCO’s strict criteria to be included on the 830 prestigious sites around the world. Israel has great pride of it’s heritage and protects and fosters these UNESCO sites to ensure the availability of them for future generations.

One of the life changing highlights during a tour to the Holy Land is Masada, the amazing Israeli fortress constructed by King Herod the Great around of 37 and 31 BCE, and later utilized and sustained by Israeli hold-outs against the Roman Empire in 73 CE.