This new series is a throwback to the game, “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?” I will give a brief description of a place, including its latitude and longitude and several “interesting” facts about the location. I will also try to include a picture or two from my visit to the place. You, the reader, can then hazard a guess to answer the question posed in the game.

I will reveal the correct location on the following day. Hopefully, this type of post will encourage interaction and perhaps stimulate comments. Good Luck!

The answer to yesterday’s place (#312) is the Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA 

Where in the World is Gary?   #313

Latitude — 31° 18′ North

Longitude — 35° 21′ East

The place was the scene of a tragic event in 73 AD. This World Heritage Site consists of two (2) palaces, one for residence and one largely ceremonial.

Ruins of Ceremonial Palace

The palaces were built by Herod the Great in 37 BC.

Ruins of Herod’s Residence

This place is now a national park and a place of pilgrimage for many.

National Park