Siege of Masada
When was the time that the Romans were taking over?
70 A.D.
For how many centuries did Masada remain uninhabited?
For 13 centuries
where is Masada located above?
The Dead sea
Who built Masada?
King Herod
What is one of the main transportation that people use to get up and down Masada?
Cable cars.
What were a few things the Romans built around Masada?
camps, a siege wall, and a ramp on a slope of the western side of the mountain.
In between the 1950s and 60s.
How many meters down is the dead sea located from Masada?
400 meters
What are the 2 things Herod used Masada for?
A winter escape and a haven from enemies.
What kind of climate does Masada have?
Desert climate
Who instructed the people of Masada to take their lives rather than live as Roman slaves?
Ben Yair.
What happened in 1966?
What is Masada in between?
Ein Gedi and sodom.
When did king Herod rule?
130-72 b.c.e.
What is Masada made of?
stone
What was the day that the people in Masada took their lives?
April , 73 A.D.
Who excavated Masada?
Shmoriya Gutman
What country is Masada in?
When did the war between the Jews and the Romans break out?
66 A.D.
Who built the first fort in Masada?
"Jonathan the high priest" (king Herod)
How many women and children stayed behind?
2 women and 5 children.
What year was Masada re-discovered?
1828
What part of Israel is Masada in?
Southern Israel
What are the people who took over Masada in 66 A.D called?
Sicarii
When was Masada re-discovered?
In the 19th century