4th century mausoleum, a photo from Petah Tiqwa, Centre

Photographer's Note

This 4th century Mausoleum is one of the best preserved Roman buildings in Israel, located in El'ad, alongside route 444, at 32.047, 34.946 on the map.
From Wikipedia:
The Mausoleum, which is the only Roman era building in Israel to still stand from its foundations to its roof, was built for an important Roman man and his wife in the 4rd century AD. Their identities remain a mystery but one can still see the remnants of two sarcophagi in the mausoleum.
I attached a WS with the explanatory plaque .
A second WS with closer view upon the small hatch-entrance decorated with pillars.
This edifice I noticed many times in the past when driving on this road, but only in recent years it was cleaned, excavated and named Israel's national heritage monument.

All pic.s are RAW, main photo is F10.0, 1/125, ISO100.

Ike

Cricri, pajaran, Tue, jhm, papagolf21, holmertz, snunney, pierrefonds, jean113, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, adramad, COSTANTINO, macjake, alvaraalto, fritzi007, cornejo, maloutim trouve(nt) cette note utile

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pajaran (92323) 2018-11-30 23:28

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Zelim vam sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

emka (139480) 2018-11-30 23:29

Hello Ike,
Interesting note about this ancient monument. It is well preserved, it seems intact in fact, but is it really the best preserved? I would think that in Israel there are many Roman buildings. It looks wonderful. The structure is very simple but with the elaborate columns. Excellent presentation, thanks for sharing.

Kind regards Malgo

Tue (72088) 2018-12-01 0:45

Hello Ike,
This is a really beautiful little Roman mausoleum. The ancient architecture still looks so good and I particularly like the texture of the old walls. The sidelight was wonderful as well and added a very pleasant warm hue to the side of the building and also an appealing play of light and shadow.
Lars

jhm (191563) 2018-12-01 1:03

Hello Ike,

Our grandparents could make strong buildings
You create wonderful architectural image.
An excellent composition and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Cricri (176) 2018-12-01 1:09

Ola Ike
Bon angle de prise du monument historique, bonne lumière et netteté renforçant les détails des vielles pierres, bonne présentation
Belle journée
cricri

papagolf21 (145254) 2018-12-01 1:10

Bonjour, cher Ike,
C'est fantastique de pouvoir contempler de nos jours cet édifice qui semble remonter à la nuit des temps.
Je suis surpris par l'état général et par son architecture parfaitement conservée.
Un grand merci pour le partage à travers ces prises de vue.$
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (83464) 2018-12-01 1:12

Hello Ike,
This little building looks remarkably well preserved. It is very elegant and you took the photo from a good angle where you could also catch the wonderful light shining on the side wall. In my opinion the well captured texture of the stones is the most attractive feature of the photo. The note and WS also provide important information.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (188702) 2018-12-01 2:58

Hlelo

quel ancie mausolée sueprbe quel rendu sur cette ancienne pierre et les deux olonnes carrées quei entourent les deux colonnes rondent et ce passages à l'entrée avec le fenêtre du côté gauche celle sur le toit quelle vue splendide.
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

snunney (130965) 2018-12-01 4:19

Hello Ike,
Impressive that this structure has survived all these years though no doubt it has had a little help from time to time. I like very much the warm colours and the beautifully rendered textural detail. The pastel blue sky a cool contrast tone wise.

pierrefonds (93729) 2018-12-01 4:28

Hi Ike,

The tight frame is putting the building in evidence. The point of view is showing the details of the architecture of the Mausoleum. The light is giving good rendering ogf the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mesutilgim (115572) 2018-12-01 7:18

Hello dear Ike,
Another interesting capture in your gallery.
An interesting architecture from antique times. The capture taken with perfect pov and layout. Very good sharpness and interesting, usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

jean113 (16165) 2018-12-01 7:30

Hello Ike, a very interesting post, the plaque explains it all very clearly.
Looking at the low and small entry, I imagine that it could feel quite claustrophobic.
Your main shot is taken from a good angle, with sharp details.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

PaulVDV (49028) 2018-12-01 13:03

Hello Ike,
A very nice presentation with a good light on the left facade giving the giant stones a beautiful colour.
It were really huge stones that were used for this mausoleum.
Taken from a good angle.
Best regards, Paul

mcmtanyel (54743) 2018-12-01 20:27

Hello Ike,
It is a nifty, small building. It looks like it has been subject to a lot of erosion.
Regards,
MT

mkamionka (53918) 2018-12-01 22:43

Hi Ike,
good idea to use the title which attracts more attention otherwise it would feel more like one of many ruins. But when one realizes how old it is and precious one can give it a better consideration I suppose.
Nice presentation, quite a well preserved structure indeed.
Have a great day,
M

Royaldevon (64478) 2018-12-02 0:59

Hello Ike,

I like it that we are both praising the skills of the Roman designers and craftsmen.
When this was built, the Roman occupation of Britain was just collapsing, as was the Roman Empire in general!.
You have given us a pin-sharp photograph of the mausoleum, nicely angled so that we can see the doorway, under the pillared canopy, and the openings, which I presume must have been for the pigeons.

Have a lovely Sunday,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (191477) 2018-12-02 9:10

Ciao Ike, great view of fascinating old mausoleum, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

adramad (62794) 2018-12-02 11:20

Hello, Ike.
It is certainly the first Roman mausoleum that I see of this type, as a small house with an atrium, its state of preservation is magnificent.
Magnificent composition and color.
Excellent brightness and sharpness.
Well done. I love the photo.
Have a good week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (93617) 2018-12-02 13:02

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy weekend
original version
this construction presents
a 4th century Mausoleum
which is the only Roman building
in Israel
regards
Costantino

ChrisJ (152610) 2018-12-02 13:32

Hello Ike,

A good angled pov on the 4th century mausoleum with excellent sharpness and texture. The Corinthian style columns are still distinguishable after many centuries. Tfs.

macjake (92643) 2018-12-02 15:20

Hi Ike
this has been so well preserved, its as if it were recently built but with the intent to make it look rustic and aged. the WS photo and note really does help and makes the shot that much better, more info right! Imagine living in a home like this, incredible. cool subject. cheers
Craig

carlo62 (81033) 2018-12-03 13:40

Ciao Ike
ci hanno messo un po' di tempo, ma sono riusciti a fare un ottimo lavoro per mostrare a tutti questo mausoleo nel pieno della sua bellezza e integrità.
Bella foto e ottima condivisione, è bello sapere che esistono cose come questa.
Saluti
Carlo

alvaraalto (38790) 2018-12-04 1:28

Hello Ike,
Although the stones are affected by the ravages of time, this 4th century mausoleum looks in good shape.
A beautiful gem in the history of architecture.
Excellent picture
Have a nice day, groet Rob

fritzi007 (14698) 2018-12-04 15:44

Hi IKe,
interessantes Grab aus dem 4 Jahrhundert, gut gemacht!

Eine gute Nacht
Wolfgang

cornejo (61246) 2018-12-06 12:04

Hello Ike, very good photo of this interesting old building in very good conservation, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

maloutim (13247) 2018-12-08 22:18

Good morning Ike,
A beautiful, old stone building basked in the golden sun !
It was good of you to make this national heritage site even better known by posting it on TE.
THe architecture is sober but elegant, and you captured it well.
Thanks for sharing and have a good day.
Kind regards.
Marie-Louise.

lousat (121191) 2018-12-12 8:14

Hi Ike,very old but still there and well preserved,great example of roman building that you show us in a perfect way and with useful info and sign in the WS,excellent close up of the entrance too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

saxo042 (38078) 2018-12-22 1:19

Hi Ike,
A very interesting photo and an also interesting note. Even more interesting to see this old building on Google street view and all the surrounding to.
Kind regards
Gunnar

Miguel82 (36132) 2019-07-17 12:46

Ike, that old Roman building dating from the 4th century has resisted to the time, the erosion. It is still standing nowadays and protected as a national monument. It is built with cut stones. Good angle of capture.