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"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind."
Mahatma Gandhi
I love the geometric elements of this destroyed pier. It was blowing mist all afternoon. Plus, the fisherman were very kind in allowing me to set up.
After finishing the digging in the mine agter brown coal the German RWE have plans to change this region, where the surface of the earth has been exhausted to 300 meters deep in to a lake district. Hopefully the result will be there as it's sad nowadays to see how intensely ruined the landscape here is. There are several villages already disappeared into the gap and there are still more to come.
Tagebau Inden, Inden, Weisweiler, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
On February 27, 2022, the government of Ukraine announced that UR-82060, the only Antonov An-225 Mriya, had been destroyed by enemy forces on February 24, 2022. It was reportedtly undergoing maintenance inside its hangar at Antonov Airport (GML/UKKM) at Hostomel, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine.
The world's largest aircraft had a maximum take-off weight of 1,410,000 pounds / 640,000 kilograms. It first flew on December 21, 1988. Its last flight was on February 5, 2022, when it operated as ADB3120 from Billund, Denmark to Hostomel.
It is seen here climbing out from runway 06L at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario. It was departing as ADB305F (Antonov Airlines) to Anchorage, Alaska.
Mriya means Dream in Ukrainian. May the dream to build at least one replacement for this amazing Ukrainian aircraft eventually come true.
Annie was in Quebec city for a tour but Christian had to stay in Montreal for work so we were apart for a couple days.
For today's picture, we decided to play a game where we give each other a word imposing an idea for the photo of the day.
Annie gave Christian the word "destroy" and Christian gave Annie the word "foggy".
Here's Christian's final result. You can see Annie's picture here:
www.flickr.com/photos/annie_christian/4178285324/
-Annie&Christian
“Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence, caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it’s not me
It’s not my family
In your head , in your head they are fighting”
Zombie By the Cranberries
I was going to attach the audio of an Air Force or National Guard Jet, diving at our Motorhome. But, I like this picture to much to have a play icon, stuck in the middle of it. I’ll post the audio, to another post. It is one of the many, many acts, I’ve caught on audio. This is our government using its Military; to stalk, harass, intimidate and bait, a US Citizen, on US Soil. There are thousands of Targeted Individuals, in the United States. These American Whistleblowers, Targets, are being used as Test Subjects. For Physiological and Electronic Torture. 60 Minutes (CBS), did a Segment on this; Episode 23, aired 2-20-22, Americans Targeted. I commend them on their efforts to expose this.
In this Segment; American victims, described these Electronic Attacks. Some at our Capitol. They and their family members acquired, devastating medical conditions from these attacks. One government official; described the attacks on his children, while they were sleeping. He said they would toss, turn, there would be a loud noise admitting around their heads. Once removed from the area; they stopped. They suffered from numerous medical conditions. He said he wished our Government would stop Gaslighting, and do something.
Another woman, describing how her child went blind in the right eye. If you have the time, I encourage you to educate yourself on what is really happening in America. You will need a Paramount +, subscription, to stream 60 Minutes that far back. It’s your America, It's worth watching.
During the segment; our own CIA Director, said he doesn’t know who or how they are doing it. I call Bullshit! Mr. CIA Director, if you want to know about Electronic Torture, come see me; Rick Pineiro, now in Grand Junction, Colorado, area. These people have no boundaries. I have 14 years of Targeted experience. It’s pretty much the same Bullshit with our FBI Director, Homeland Security Director and Justice Department. It doesn’t matter what administration is in power. Our Government and many legislators are beyond corrupt. They are what have gotten us here today. Power and Control.
As America continues to astonish the world with its barbaric behavior. Our Government continues to release and duplicate its Zombies, in our communities. These aren’t real Zombies, but are the bottom feeders, the village idiots, sociopaths and self anointed narcissus. They live in every American Community. These are Americans; laying in wait for the next Target to come to their community. Yep, the Boogieman is here, they have no rights, this is America. Their goal is to rid their communities of anyone, they feel not worthy, of living within their communities. Kinda reminds you of the KKK. Guided by Contractors and Branches of our Government; these people have no boundaries, no accountability. And, this is why many local law enforcement agencies, turn a blind eye, or, participate. Kinda reminds me of the KKK, again. I read about them, but not in our schools.
These Americans will use local law enforcement, children, animals, pets, guns, vehicles, Physiological and Electronic Torture. They will destroy your life. They will bait you, discredit you, rally a community against you. Mob you, stalk you, harass you, illegally watch, video and record everything in your life. They and government contractors will use Physiological and Electronic Torture. They will use these tactics; Gaslighting, perform Street Theater, and Baiting you. At VA Clinics, Hospitals and other Medical Facilities. This is what you call Gang Stalking in America. I call it Domestic Terrorism. Our Homeland Security Secretary, wants to increase this type of community hate. He wants more Community Involved Monitoring. These people allowed roaming free across America, without consequence for their actions.
As I composed these 5 images, I took for this picture; someone very close started firing off riffle rounds. Bullets, whizzing not far overhead. When I set up to take pictures this morning (7-6-22), someone starts firing a high-powered rifle in the background. When I stepped out of our Motorhome today, to move our solar panels; someone started shooting a high-powered rifle over our Motorhome. Rounds whizzing over it, as I moved the panels. Koda, inside barking. Then they started firing rounds, into the hill I was taking pictures from this morning. It was just to the front of our camp.
Mr. Homeland Security, CIA and FBI Directors. This happens in Colorado (where I currently am), Wyoming, Arizona and Utah. When I was in the Military, I expected live rounds, aircraft diving overhead; I lived it. I didn’t expect it across, state by state; in the United States of America. This is what happens to brave Americans; trying to expose the truth about Corruption, Electronic Torture and Gang Stalking. It would be great if one of you Directors, would grab your balls, and find a grain of that type of courage!
Until we remove ourselves of our corrupt officials, it will only get worse. Many years ago; I predicted mobbing would eventually get to the point; where Law Enforcement could not control these mobs. Just look through my photostream. Here we are, folks. Aren't you proud! Now I’m going to have Billy-Bob, and his Sister’s Daughter Wife, chase me down in a big pickup truck. Brandishing oversized, American flags in the bed. Go American Education System; showing yourself so vividly.
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I’ve rambled on long enough for today. Violence is not the answer, please educate yourself.
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Here lay a beautiful pine forest until back in 2010 a strongest (for our latitudes) hurricane passed through this place, killing several tourists and destroying lots of trees.
Three years later I took this photo of lonely pines, who survived that terrible day.
I destroyed the original wip because the more I looked at it the less satisfied with it I was. I like this new one a lot mote, but it's giving me a lot more trouble angle wise.
Also first time using flickr app to upload!
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The Euphrasian Basilica (Croatian: Eufrazijeva bazilika, Italian: Basilica Eufrasiana) is a basilica in Poreč, Croatia. The episcopal complex, including, apart the basilica itself, a sacristy, a baptistery and the bell tower of the nearby archbishop's palace, is one of the best examples of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region.
The Euphrasian basilica has for the most part retained its original shape, but accidents, fires and earthquakes have altered a few details. Since it is the third church to be built on the same site, it conceals previous buildings, for example the great floor mosaic of the previous basilica from the 5th century. Because of its exceptional value, it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
The earliest basilica was dedicated to Saint Maurus of Parentium and dates back to the second half of the 4th century. The floor mosaic from its oratory, originally part of a large Roman house, is still preserved in the church garden. This oratorium was already expanded in the same century into a church composed of a nave and one aisle (basilicae geminae). The fish (symbol of Christ) on the floor mosaic dates from this period. Coins with the portrayal of emperor Valens (365–378), found in the same spot, confirm these dates.
The present basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in the sixth century during the period of Bishop Euphrasius. It was built from 553 on the site of the older basilica that had become dilapidated. For the construction, parts of the former church were used and the marble blocks were imported from the coast of the Sea of Marmara. The wall mosaics were executed by Byzantian masters and the floor mosaics by local experts. The construction took about ten years. Euphrasius, holding the church in his arms, is represented on one of the mosaics on the apse, next to St. Maurus.
Following the earthquake of 1440 the southern wall of the central nave of the basilica was restored, so that in place of the windows which were destroyed, other were built in the Gothic style.
The most striking feature of the basilica are its mosaics, dating from the 6th century, and which are considered amongst the finest examples of Byzantine art in the world.
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THREAVE CASTLE A MASSIVE TOWER HOUSE (69 FT), OR 5 STOREYS HIGH OF GREY STONE STANDS ON AN ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIVER DEE.TO VISIT THE ISLAND (BY BOAT ONLY) THERE IS SMALL JETTY WITH A BRASS BELL WHICH YOU MUST RING AND THE CUSTODIAN WILL SAIL OVER IN A MOTORISED BOAT FROM THE ISLAND TO COLLECT YOU TO TAKE YOU OVER TO THE CASTLE. ONCE ON THE ISLAND AND YOU PURCHASE A TICKET FROM THE SHOP, YOU ARE FREE TO EXPLORE THE AREA FOR THE WHOLE DAY IF YOU WISH. WHEN I VISITED THERE WERE A PAIR OF PEREGRINE FALCONS NESTING IN THE CASTLE AND ALSO A PAIR OF OSPREYS NESTING IN A LARGE TREE ON THE ISLAND, SO TRAVELING TO THE ISLAND WAS CLOSED DURING THIS TIME.
DURING THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD THE WATER LEVEL WAS HIGHER AND THE ISLAND WAS ONLY ABOUT A THIRD OF THE SIZE THAT IT IS TODAY. LEGEND TELLS THAT THREAVE ISLAND WAS THE HOME OF THE ANCIENT RULERS OF GALLOWAY, BUT THERE IS NO PHYSICAL PROOF OF THIS. ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE DOES SEEM TO SUGGEST THAT THERE WAS AN EARLIER CASTLE ON THE SITE, WHICH BY TRADITION WAS THE RESIDENCE OF FERGUS, LORD OF GALLOWAY, AND HIS DESCENDANTS FROM THE MID 11TH CENTURY ONWARDS, AND WAS DESTROYED BY ROBERT THE BRUCE IN 1308.
THE CURRENT REMAINS DATE BACK TO THE LATE 14TH CENTURY WHEN ARCHIBALD 'THE GRIM', THIRD EARL OF DOUGLAS, BUILT A CASTLE ON THE ISLAND. THE FORTRESS WAS CENTRED ON ONE OF THE EARLIEST TOWER HOUSES TO BE BUILT IN SCOTLAND. THE DOUGLAS FAMILY WERE THE MOST POWERFUL FAMILY IN SCOTLAND AND DOMINATED SCOTTISH POLITICS. BY THE MID 15TH CENTURY THE KING, JAMES II, WAS DETERMINED TO BREAK THEIR POWER BY SYSTEMATICALLY DESTROYING ALL THE MAJOR DOUGLAS STRONGHOLDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BY JUNE 1455, THREAVE WAS THE LAST CASTLE STILL BEING DEFENDED IN THE NAME OF THE NOW EXILED EARL OF DOUGLAS. DURING A TWO MONTH SIEGE THE KING USED THE LATEST CANNONS AND BOMBARDS (GIANT SIEGE GUNS) IN AN ATTEMPT TO TAKE THE CASTLE BY FORCE, BUT ITS FINAL SURRENDER WAS MORE LIKELY DUE TO BRIBERY THAN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE WEAPONS. THE CASTLE'S ABILITY TO STAND UP TO SUCH AN ATTACK WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE ARTILLERY FORTIFICATION THAT WAS BUILT AROUND THE TOWER HOUSE SHORTLY BEFORE 1455. THE ARTILLERY WALL HAD VERTICAL SLITS THROUGH WHICH DEFENDERS COULD FIRE LONG-BOWS AND CROSS-BOWS, AND AT THREE OF THE CORNERS WAS A ROUND TOWER THAT WAS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL GUNS. IT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST ARTILLERY DEFENCES TO BE BUILT IN BRITAIN.
THREAVE CASTLE THEN BECAME A CROWN PROPERTY. A SUCCESSION OF CUSTODIANS WAS PUT IN CHARGE, AND IN 1513 THE MAXWELLS WERE MADE KEEPERS, A POSITION THAT BECAME HEREDITARY IN 1526. THE LAST MAXWELL KEEPER FINALLY ABANDONED THE CASTLE IN 1640 FOLLOWING A 13 WEEK SIEGE BY AN ARMY OF COVENANTERS. THE CASTLE WAS SLIGHTED AND PARTLY DISMANTLED, BUT WAS STILL SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY TO ACT AS A PRISON FOR FRENCH TROOPS CAPTURED DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR.
Section of a steel barrier only feet from the surf at Ventura beach. Salt air and the elements have taken their toll.
Vivitar 135mm F/2.8 by Komine
With this picture; I took five images bracketed in 1 stop increments. I used Photomatix Pro 6.3, to layer them. In Photomatix, it only takes a few minutes to do so. I then, took that layered image, did my final edit in Lightroom CC. I bumped the Clarity up 20, Dehaze 10, added a medium Vignette, and my Logo. The whole process took about 25 minutes, once I had the 5 images selected. Koda the Magnificent, stood in place, given the wait command. He’s quite the trooper and truly Magnificent.
Now, to the title. I informed the Grand Junction, VA staff; that I would be sticking around until mid November. They, in turn, must have informed the local Bottom Feeders Association. We couldn’t make it out of the hospital; without being mobbed and blocked.
Koda, and I went to the local Zoo (Walmart), shortly after. I must have mentioned the Grand Junction, Walmart, too many times in my last post. Yep, some of the locals in Grand Junction, Colorado, have a problem with the truth. It seems, many in the Republican Party do too. The Democrats, aren’t any better. I’ll get to those Monsters later, but now; its the Bottom Feeders, of Mesa County, Colorado.
Koda, and I made a couple trips to the Zoo (Grand Junction Walmart), since my last post. The locals, were having hissy-fits. They were mainly using couples, those trips. We had the smoker standing at the door, and the couples blocking at designated areas (items I purchase frequently). We even had couples pulling the; Flailing and Pointing Arms Skits. I told Koda, that’s what hate looks like. One, turned Devil Red. We were no where near the Red Hot sauce, when he flamed. We made it out, without being spit on, or murdered. I think one woman did fart. But, seriously, Gang Stalking is nothing to laugh about. Is it; Mr FBI Director, that does nothing to stop it.
When we got back to camp that Friday; the Bottom Feeders had set up around us. More come rolling in Friday night, as we lay in bed. Saturday morning; Koda’s first trip out to pee; a Black SUV stops right behind our motorhome and watches. Then, the Convoy of Hate. The crowd, from the local BP, were zooming back and forth, burning up gallons of gas. They must be getting, the Village Idiot’s Discount. You think I have them pissed off yet? All it really takes; is a Targeted Individual, moving into their area. While Koda, was looking for the perfect bush to pee on; I noticed how beautiful the sky was. We went back to the motorhome, and stepped out with the Nikon and tripod. A plane came across my composition, then banks right towards us, as I take sets of pictures. Shortly after, another plane comes from Grand Junction, buzzed the top of our motorhome. Following that, the gunfire begins. The Bottom Feeder Blitz, begins. I’m waiting for a Tank, or an APC, to show up next. No National Guard Jets this time.
Who do you think is financing and coordinating, all of this? As hundreds of billions, goes to Defense Contractors. In turn; they flip hundreds of millions, into our legislator’s campaigns. Meanwhile; small crumbs, are tossed to the lower classes. As they continue to struggle, never to see their benefits.
One of the local Bottom Feeders from before; came back, set up close, so he could see each time we stepped out. Others, just over the hill to our west, set up, firing off high powered rifles, each time we do, and when we came back towards our motorhome. Koda, and I, stood our ground, and took several more sets of pictures. He even squeezed out a poo. That, set the Poo Perps off. They brought out the Big Billy-Bob trucks. Accelerating, up and down the highway, just to our east. Two, set up on hilltops, just to our south. Could this be Overwatch? My head hurts now.
I was feeling better, so after breakfast; I decided to slay a few of these Monsters. I strapped on the Nikon, let Koda be a dog; and walk without being leashed. We walked pass the Spotter, camped in the creepy Astro Van, just behind us. Koda, wanted to rush over and pee on his tires, but I said “Leave it”, so he did. What a champ, Koda. We walked pass the Buckeyes; with the Big Orange Tent. They zoomed off, just as we were stepping out, to go for our walk. Once, pass them, here comes Billy-Bob and his Cousin/Brother; Billy-Bobless. They were in their Big Black Billy-Bob, truck. Black vehicles, are the theme out here, in Half-wit Land. Ooooh, they’re so intimidating; I’m shaking in my slip-on shoes. They give me the smirky smile. Letting me know; they are true Wannabes. They give Koda, the stern stare of stupidly. I took a few pics; documenting the same repeated acts of hate and ignorance, year after year.
Koda, and I, made the small loop, and headed back towards camp. By this time, the Buckeyes were back. One in a tube top, putting on a show to draw attention. Even Koda ignored her. As we got closer to our camp; here comes another airplane, the gunfire, just like in Arizona, and Wyoming. Koda, has to stop and scratch, where he’s probably had something inserted just under his skin. Once we’re established at a new camp, this scratch is repeated, each time we return close to camp. Just like the airplane fly over. I’ve documented it repeatedly, for almost two years now. Maybe, this is why he refuses, to return to certain day care and boarding facilities?
Once settled back in the motorhome; here comes the motorcycle. Zooming beside, behind, then around the motorhome. The rest of the day, was a real Stupid Fest. Koda and I pretty much ignored it, had a nice dinner, settled in for a couple of movies. Once in bed, we had the Bottom Feeders stopping right behind the motorhome. Maybe, I have an admirer?
We, supposedly being one of the richest Nations in the world, lowering our education standards, even lower. Many states, reducing their teaching standards. When our children are so far behind the curve, as it is. Is it, to better control the Half-wits mentioned above? Or, is it to hide our repulsive history? Or, both?
This Wednesday, I have angiogram scheduled for my blocked carotid artery. The vascular surgeon said, he usually see this type of severe blockage, in trauma patients. I haven’t had any trauma to that area, but have had many years of Direct Energy Weapons Attacks. Maybe, that’s why the VA, has not made a diagnosis, or prognosis; on my neurological problems, showing on my MRI? I’ve addressed the symptoms, for over two years. The same symptoms seen; in the many US officials, suffering from Direct Energy Weapons Attacks. As seen on 60 Minutes, CBS. We can see beyond our CIA Directors eyes, as he tells the interviewer; he doesn’t know how, or who is using Direct Energy Weapons, on US Citizens. While veterans and unknowing citizens, are being used as test subjects.
Maybe, that’s what some of our hundreds of billions, in Defense Spending, is spent on? Could it be, why possibly millions have been spent; over the years, trying to overwhelm, intimidate, and bully me into submission? Or, having the Hal-wits from hell, descend upon us. Its not me I’m worried about. Its my family! Its you! Its our future! Its me, having to board Koda overnight, for my procedures!
I don’t want your sympathy, your money or fame. I want the World to know the Truth, about the United States of America. I know my words can be harsh; the truth often is.
All photos, and content of my photostream, are free to download, copy, print and share. All I ask, is that they maintain my logos and copyright info; on all prints. Help me Destroy These Monsteers! Knowledge, Truth and Exposure, are powerful tools. We don’t need violence.
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"Access; Superman. Command; Eradicate Kryptonion."
Based on the Young Justice and classic Brave and The Bold comic designs of Professor Ivo's Amazing Android, I present to you, Amazo!
The power absorbing super-foe created for science faces off against Supes over the city of Metropolis
I've really wanted to showcase Amazo for a while now. He's been built and sitting with other Legion of Doom members amongst my collection for months now, so I'm glad he gets to finally see the light of day.
This is dedicated to my dearest friend SIGI for her birthday - .HAPPY BIRTHDAY!.. with my very best wishes of a fantastic day filled with joy and love and lots of fun as well as lots of creation for you are such an artist as well a a wonderful person inside and out - you always send me a bit of our beloved Africa so for you voila a bit of Lisbon at the magic hour - may your "new year" be also magic and golden.
Here you can see the Praça do Comerçio (downtonw city center with its stadue the of King Don Jose I (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_I_of_Portugal)- the last of the " golden age" and after the huge hearthquake in 1755 ( actually it was a tsumani) which destroyed the city and surrounding areas - at the time Lisbon was one of the biggest cities in Europe and Portugal the 2nd biggest Empire in the world (which is not very well know these days - it was re-build under guidance of the Marques de Pombal .. after and still today one can see the " Avenida da Liberdade) - a huge Avenue the Champs-Élysées of Lisbon, which goes from one hill down to the river and sea .. - they are mixed here ... ( in pertect sintony - you can look at the one on the top of the hill (of Pombal square)- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebasti%C3%A3o_Jos%C3%A9_de_Carvalh. to the King and they are one straight line to the Marques de Pombal statue (his chief Minister - who made it all and one must say quite well - which makes a a lovely Avenue from the top of one of the 7 hills of Lisbon to the river and then sea .. -- from here sailed the first " caravelas" (caravels) to discover the New World see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravel - this is the "main square in Lisboa " - where one can enjoy both the river Tejo (Tagus) and appreciate both its beauty and " taste in many ways a bit of good Lisboa" - now it you can even enjoy a 3D film of the its history and soon more to come - also here concerts and many "happenings" take place" now - you can see the "old city" of the "Baixa" - downtow or the "old city - it literally means " low city " near the water in this case - Lisbon is made as Rome of 7 hills - this picture was taken at the " the golden hour" that little magic time btw sunset and all else .... when all stands still and its kind of magic - as I know and hope my dearest friend Sigi will visit this beautiful city soon (or as soon as it can be) - we are waiting for you my dear, now it's all renovated and one can really enjoy it - most relaxing at most times of the day and a lovely place to unwind after a long visit to the city - just showing a bit of it and some info :
Info : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon
www.ucityguides.com/cities/top-10-most-beautiful-cities.html
"He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe".
Marcus Aurelius
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― John Lennon
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Fleshing out a new shape. I will make some changes; widen the neck, alter the wing-shapes but I'm feeling this more than the trans-yellow version. Also the engine section needs more experimentation.
Yay! Finally got this build up! It is my biggest build ever at 80x64 studs. I used almost all my collection of gray bricks on it and lots of foliage. Hope you enjoy the build and be sure to read the story.
Lots of inspiration from Albatross Viking and Mark of Falworth with their entries into an earlier GC. Thanks guys! :)
Sir Valiant~
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. It is part of the popular Romantic Road through southern Germany.
The name "Rothenburg ob der Tauber" means, in German, "Red fortress above the Tauber". This is so because the town is located on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River. As to the name "Rothenburg", some say it comes from the German words Rot (Red) and Burg (burgh, medieval fortified settlement), referring to the red colour of the roofs of the houses which overlook the river. The name may also refer to the process of retting ("rotten" in German) flax for linen production.
In 950 the weir system in today’s castle garden was constructed by the Count of Comburg-Rothenburg.
In 1070, the Counts of Comburg-Rothenburg, who also owned the village of Gebsattel, built Rothenburg castle on the mountain top high above the River Tauber.
The Counts of the Comburg-Rothenburg dynasty died out in 1116. The last Count, Count Heinrich, Emperor Heinrich V appointed instead his nephew Konrad von Hohenstaufen as successor to the Comburg-Rothenburg properties.
In 1142, Konrad von Hohenstaufen, who became Konrad III (1138–52), the self-styled King of the Romans, traded a part of the monastery of Neumünster in Würzburg above the village Detwang and built the Stauffer-Castle Rothenburg on this cheaper land. He held court there and appointed officials called 'reeves' to act as caretakers.
In 1170 the city of Rothenburg was founded at the time of the building of Staufer Castle. The centre was the market place and St. James' Church (in German: the St. Jakob). The development of the oldest fortification can be seen: the old cellar/old moat and the milk market. Walls and towers were built in the 13th century. Preserved are the “White Tower” and the Markus Tower with the Röder Arch.
From 1194 to 1254, the representatives of the Staufer dynasty governed the area around Rothenburg. Around this time the Order of St. John and other orders were founded near St. James' Church and a Dominican nunnery (1258)
From 1241 to 1242, The Staufer Imperial tax statistics recorded the names of the Jews in Rothenburg. Rabbi Meir Ben Baruch of Rothenburg (died 1293, buried 1307 in Worms) had a great reputation as a jurist in Europe. His descendants include members of the dynastic family von Rothberg, noteworthy in that they were accorded noble status in the nineteenth century, becoming the hereditary Counts of Rothenburg (Rothberg), later taking up residence in the city of Berlin where they were well known as jewelers until the 1930s. Most members of the family disappeared and are presumed to have been killed during the Second World War. Several of the von Rothbergs were laid to rest in a crypt located in the Weißensee Cemetery, while two members emigrated to the United States during the Second World War: Elsa von Rothenburg, 7th Dowager Countess (1893-1993) and Hans Joaquin Albert Andreas von Rothenburg, 8th Count of Rothberg (1913-1972). The family is survived by its last living descendant, Andrew Sandilands Graf von Rothberg, 9th Count of Rothberg (b. 1972), who resides in the United States.
In 1274 Rothenburg was accorded privileges by King Rudolf of Habsburg as a Free Imperial City. Three famous fairs were established in the city and in the following centuries the city expanded. The citizens of the city and the Knights of the Hinterland build the Franziskaner (Franciscan) Monastery and the Holy Ghost Hospital (1376/78 incorporated into the city walls). The German Order began the building of St. James' Church, which the citizens have used since 1336. The Heilig Blut (Holy Blood) pilgrimage attracted many pilgrims to Rothenburg, at the time one of the 20 largest cities of the Holy Roman Empire. The population was around 5,500 people within the city walls and another 14,000 in the 150 square miles (390 km2) of surrounding territory.
The Staufer Castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1356, the St. Blaise chapel is the last remnant today.
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Tel Lachish is the site of an ancient city, now an archaeological site and an Israeli national park. Lachish is located in the Shephelah region of Israel between Mount Hebron and the Mediterranean coast. According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites captured and destroyed Lachish for joining the league against the Gibeonites (Joshua 10:31–33). The territory was later assigned to the tribe of Judah (15:39) and became part of the Kingdom of Israel.
Of the cities in the ancient Kingdom of Judah, Lachish was second in importance only to Jerusalem. One of the Lachish letters warns of the impending Babylonian destruction. It reads: "Let my lord know that we are watching over the beacon of Lachish, according to the signals which my lord gave, for Azekah is not seen." According to the prophet Jeremiah, Lachish and Azekah were the last two Judean cities to fall before the conquest of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 34:7).
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