- Masada - Wikipedia
Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, 'fortress'; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) [1] is a mountain-top fortress complex in the Judaean Desert, overlooking the western shore of the Dead Sea in southeastern Israel
- Masada | Elevation, Height, History, Map, Facts | Britannica
Masada, ancient mountaintop fortress in southeastern Israel, site of the Jews’ last stand against the Romans after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 Learn more about the history of Masada in this article
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Masada, an ancient fortress atop a high plateau in the Judean Desert, was the site of the last remaining stronghold of Jewish forces during their 1st-century revolt against the Romans Masada is currently one of the most popular tourist attractions in Israel
- Masada - Israel, Tower Fortress - HISTORY
Masada is located in Israel on the edge of the Judean desert, between Ein Gedi and Sodom, on cliffs made up of chalk, dolomite and marl strata about 1,300 feet (400 meters) above the Dead Sea
- Visiting Masada Israel: Guide - Dead Sea
Visiting Masada National Park Israel? Discover Masada's history, ride the Masada cable car, and explore tours Learn about Masada tickets for an unforgettable trip
- The Masada Siege - Biblical Archaeology Society
Masada—the remote mountain-plateau in the Judean Desert, where Herod built a palace-fortress and where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against the Romans—is being excavated once again Ancient Rome was the superpower of its day
- The Story of Masada: The Citadel of Death - History Things
Masada has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a popular destination for tourists and hikers, and still remains one of the most detailed archaeological sites in Israel It stands today as a beautiful example of both Herodian architecture, Roman engineering, and Jewish culture and courage
- Masada - World History Encyclopedia
Masada (“fortress” in Hebrew) is a mountain complex in Israel in the Judean desert that overlooks the Dead Sea It is famous for the last stand of the Zealots (and Sicarii) in the Jewish Revolt against Rome (66-73 CE)
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