Masada
Masada was the mountain fortress constructed by King Herod that was occupied by Jewish rebels after the Jewish revolt in the first century. The rebels defended themselves from a Roman army for months. When it appeared that the Romans would finally conquer the fortress hundreds of rebels committed suicide rather than be taken prisoner by the Romans. Although this fort is not mentioned in the Bible it does give insight into the Roman military method as well as the life of King Herod and his construction.
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Masada Photo of Masada. Keywords: army, fortress, Israel, Masada, roman, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Roman Camp This is a view of the Roman military camp as seen from the mountain fortress of Masada. Keywords: army, camp, Israel, Masada, roman, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Siege Ramp The slopes of Masada were too steep for the Roman army to scale with their siege equipment so they had slaves work for months to construct this rocky ramp up the side of the mountain fortress. Keywords: Israel, Masada, ramp, roman, ruins, siege Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Top Masada Top The top of the mountain fortress provided a fairly large area for construction of the living area of the fortress. Keywords: Israel, Masada, roman, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Artillery These stones are examples of the stones hurled at the Masada fortress by the Roman army. Keywords: army, artillery, catapult, Masada Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Camp (#2) This is a view of the Roman army camp from the top of Masada. Keywords: army, camp, Masada, military Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Hot Bath King Herod was known for his extravagant living. This hot bath was part of King Herod's palace on Masada. Keywords: bath, Herod, Masada, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Palace Herod's palace stood at the top of Masada and provided a spectacular view. Keywords: Herod, Masada, Palace, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Palace (#2) Herod's ornate palace stood on the top of Masada. Keywords: Herod, Masada, Palace, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada School These school ruins on Masada have been covered with a modern roof. Keywords: Masada, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Siege Wall The roman army built this siege wall around the Masada fortress to make sure that no one escaped. Keywords: Herod, Masada, Palace, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Sun Rise Masada provided a spectacular view of the Dead Sea. Keywords: Dead Sea, Masada, sunrise Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Top (#2) This view gives an idea of how large the top of the mountain was. Keywords: Masada, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Top (#4) This view gives an idea of how large the top of the mountain was. Keywords: Masada, ruins Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Trail Down This view from the top down the trail gives an idea of the height of the mountain. Keywords: Masada Source: Bruce Einspahr |
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Masada Trail Up This view up the trail gives an idea of the height of the mountain. Keywords: Masada Source: Bruce Einspahr |
