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Masada is Herod’s mountaintop fortress above the Dead Sea, famous as the site of the final Jewish stand against the Romans in 73 CE. Discussed here as part of the dedicated post on Masada.

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View from the southern wall of Masada
South · Judean Desert

Masada

A return visit to Masada, the desert fortress and UNESCO site above the Dead Sea: the cistern network, the Roman ramp, the Byzantine church mosaic, the Western Palace, the Northern Palace and one of the world’s oldest synagogues.

Jan 2014 · 3 minute read
Huge cistern at Masada Stunning Herodian mosaic in the Western Palace at Masada View from the southern wall of Masada Masada Synagogue - one of the oldest in the world View north from Masada towards Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea. Note the remains of the Roman camp on the left.
Sarcophagus believed to be that of King Herod (from the Israel Museum exhibition)
West Bank

Herodion

Oct 2013 · 3 minute read
View out from Herodion Sarcophagus believed to be that of King Herod (from the Israel Museum exhibition) Theatre at Herodion
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