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Seen from atop Masada, a natural fortress in an otherwise wasteland, is the remains of a Roman Siege camp from AD 74. Jewish rebels took the fortress in AD 66 and held it for seven years until Romans took them by force. The rebels committed mass…

Sal Rei, the main settlement on the island Boavista, is seen on the horizon in this seascape photographed by David Baxter in 1988.

The village of João Galego lies in the desert, mountainous region on the island of Boa Vista. Even though there is little annual precipitation, the village manages a handful of farmlands that provide it with some food products. However, since the…

This photo shows just how desolate and barren the town of João Galego is. Resting in the dry desert climate where there is little to no rain, the town is considered one of the island's poorest. What appears to be the parish of João Galego is featured…

An aerial view of São Vicente.