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  1. Masada - Wikipedia

    Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, 'fortress'; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) [1] is a mountain-top fortress complex in the Judaean Desert, overlooking the western shore of the Dead Sea in southeastern Israel.

  2. 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 …

  3. 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. …

  4. 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 …

  5. Visiting Masada Israel: Guide - Dead Sea

    Visiting Masada National Park Israel? Discover Masada's history, ride the Masada cable car, and explore tours. Learn about Masada tickets for an unforgettable trip.

  6. The Masada Siege - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Oct 22, 2024 · Masada—the remote mountain-plateau in the Judean Desert, where Herod built a palace-fortress and where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against the Romans—is being …

  7. 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 …