Masada - Wikipedia
Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, 'fortress'; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) [1] is an ancient fortification in southern Israel, situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea 20 km (12 miles) east of Arad.
Masada ‑ Israel, Tower & Fortress - HISTORY
Dec 7, 2017 · 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...
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.
Visiting Masada Israel: Guide - Dead Sea
Masada is one of the most visited sites in Israel as it holds great historical importance. The ancient fortress on top of a rocky plateau was the last stronghold during the First Roman-Jewish War. The fortress was originally constructed by King Herod in 31 BCE.
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 is currently one of the most popular tourist attractions in Israel. Read on for 10 facts about this iconic historical landmark.
Masada - World History Encyclopedia
Nov 7, 2019 · 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).
Archaeology in Israel: Masada Desert Fortress - Jewish Virtual Library
Masada (Hebrew for fortress) is a place of gaunt and majestic beauty that has become one of the Jewish people’s greatestsymbols as the place where the last Jewish stronghold against Roman invasion stood. Next to Jerusalem, it is the most popular destination of tourists visiting Israel.
Masada National Park - Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Masada, a name synonymous with bravery and freedom, stands tall amidst the Judean Desert’s rugged landscape. The fortress, built by King Herod and later the site of the Jewish rebels’ final stand against Rome, tells a tale of resilience that resonates through time.
Masada, tragic fortress in the sky - The Times of Israel
Apr 13, 2013 · Masada, tragic fortress in the sky. For three brave years, the freedom fighters on this rocky plateau — known as the Zealots — managed to hold back 10,000 Roman troops armed with every ...
Masada - Tourist Israel
Masada is an ancient fortress occupying a location high on a flat plateau above the Dead Sea – and also a symbol of determination and heroism.