Masada - Wikipedia
Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָהməṣādā, '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. Learn more about the history of Masada in this article.
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 - 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). Masada is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Israel.
Masada - New World Encyclopedia
Masada (a romanization of the Hebrew מצדה, Mitzada, from מצודה, metzuda, "fortress") is the name for a site of ancient palaces and fortifications in the South District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea.
The History of Masada: Judaea’s Last Stronghold Against Rome
Dec 22, 2022 · Deep in Israel’s Judaean Desert stand the remains of a mighty fortress, built atop a high rocky plateau. With a commanding position over its barren surrounds and views towards the Dead Sea, Masada is a breathtaking sight.
Masada, tragic fortress in the sky - The Times of Israel
Apr 13, 2013 · According to Roman-era historian Josephus Flavius, Jews first fortified Masada during those often exhilarating decades after the Maccabees vanquished the Greeks and tossed them out of Israel....
Take A Look Into Ancient History At This Fascinating Middle …
Sep 21, 2023 · In the vast expanse of the Judaean Desert, on the very top of an isolated mesa overlooking the Dead Sea, lies an ancient 2000-year-old fortification called Masada — meaning "fortress" or "strong foundation" in Hebrew.
MASADA - The Impregnable Fortress In The Judean Desert
Masada, also known as the Masada Fortress, is a seemingly impregnable natural fortress in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. Masada is best known for the Siege of Masada that concluded the First Jewish Revolt against Rome.