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 …
Siege of Masada - Wikipedia
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 …
Masada ‑ Israel, Tower & Fortress | HISTORY
2017年12月7日 · 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 …
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. …
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 …
Masada | Elevation, Height, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月9日 · 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 …
Masada - World History Encyclopedia
2019年11月7日 · 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) …
The Story of Masada: The Citadel of Death - History Things
2024年10月28日 · Masada has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a popular destination for tourists and hikers, and still remains one of the most detailed archaeological …
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 …
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.