- 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
- 10 Facts You Should Know About Masada - Chabad. org
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 | 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
- Masada - Israel, Tower Fortress | HISTORY
Masada is an ancient stone fortress in Israel, located high above the Dead Sea on a tall, rocky mesa Now an Israeli national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 840-acre complex holds
- 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
- Visiting Masada Israel: Guide - Dead Sea
Located on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert, Masada Israel is a short trip from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other major cities in Israel The entrance to Masada National Park is near Road 90, which runs along the Israeli side of the Dead Sea
- 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 Get an inside look at some of the expedition’s preliminary findings, as excavations shed new light on the dramatic site
- 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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