- Masada - Wikipedia
Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, 'fortress'; Arabic: جبل مسعدة, romanized: jabal musayda, lit 'mount museida') [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
- 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 National Park - Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Masada was built by King Herod of Judea as a palace-fortress complex in the style of the Early Roman East The camps, fortifications and assault ramp at the foot of the mountain are the most complete Roman siege system found to date anywhere in the world
- Masada - Israel, Tower Fortress | HISTORY
Masada is an ancient stone fortress in Israel, located high above the Dead Sea on a tall, rocky mesa
- 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 to 73 CE)
- 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 Bus routes run to and from Masada and several cities
- Masada: Judaea‘s Inspiring Last Stand Against the Roman Empire
Towering over the arid wasteland of the Judaean Desert, the ancient fortress of Masada stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Jewish people This UNESCO World Heritage site, located in modern-day Israel, is steeped in history and legend
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