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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MasadaMasada - Wikipedia

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   Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, 'fortress'; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) 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 mi) east of Arad .

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Siege_of_MasadaSiege of Masada - Wikipedia

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   The siege of Masada was one of the final events in the First Jewish–Roman War, occurring from 72 to 73 CE on and around a hilltop in present-day Israel. The siege is known to history via a single source, Flavius Josephus , [3] a Jewish rebel leader captured by the Romans , in whose service he became a historian.

4. www.history.com › topics › ancient-middle-eastMasada - Israel, Tower & Fortress | HISTORY

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   Dec 7, 2017 · Masada is an ancient stone fortress in Israel, built by King Herod and a refuge for Jewish rebels during the Roman siege. Learn about its history, architecture, excavations and significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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     The Siege of Masada (73 AD) - Last Stand of the Great Jewish Revolt

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     Masada, Israel: Natural Fortress by Dead Sea, David, Saul, Herod, Jewish Zealots Take Their Lives

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6. whc.unesco.org › en › listMasada - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Masada is a dramatically located site of great natural beauty overlooking the Dead Sea, a rugged natural fortress on which the Judaean king Herod the Great constructed a sumptuous palace complex in classical Roman style.

7. en.parks.org.il › reserve-park › masada-nationalMasada National Park - Israel Nature and Parks Authority

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   Masada National Park is a fortress built by King Herod and the site of the Jewish rebels' last stand against Rome. Learn about its history, heritage and nature, and enjoy the stunning views from the desert plateau.

8. www.britannica.com › place › MasadaMasada | Elevation, Height, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · 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.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleVideo of the Ancient Desert Fortress of Masada, Israel

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   Apr 2, 2018 · Masada is a former palace complex built by Herod the Great and a symbol of Jewish resistance against the Romans. Learn about its history, legend, and how to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site in the Judean Desert.