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7 de dez. de 2017 · Masada is an ancient stone fortress located high above the Dead Sea, its well-preserved ruins attesting to the history of the ancient kingdom of Israel.
- Missy Sullivan
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Masada was extensively excavated between 1963 and 1965 by an expedition led by Israeli archaeologist and former military Chief-of-Staff Yigael Yadin. Due to the remoteness from human habitation and its arid environment, the site remained largely untouched by humans or nature for two millennia.
26 de abr. de 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. Learn more about the history of Masada in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
7 de nov. de 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.
- Rebecca Denova
24 de nov. de 2020 · The majestic fortress of Masada rises above the Dead Sea in the middle of the Judaean Desert. Today, it’s one of Israel’s most popular tourist attractions. History of Masada. Masada’s history is almost exclusively known through the eyes of the 1st century Jewish Roman historian, Josephus.
- Sarah Roller
Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction and the last stand of Jewish patriots in the face of the Roman army, in 73 A.D.
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 .
