Siege of Masada
When was the fall of Masada
72-74 AD -Most likely 73AD
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 tall is Masada
450 meters
How many people were on top of Masada
960-967
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 was the Roman Ramp built on?
White Rock Spur
Why wasn't Herod considered the True king?
He wasn't from the Hasinneian line
What is Masada made of?
stone
What was the Year according to Josephus that the people in Masada took their lives?
73 A.D.
Who excavated Masada?
Yadin
What country is Masada in?
When did the war between the Jews and the Romans break out?
66 A.D.
How many Roman Camps were there?
8
How many women and children stayed behind?
2 women and 5 children.
What year was Masada re-discovered?
1828
Where did Josephus serve in the Jewish War
Galilee
What are the people who took over Masada in 66 A.D called?
Sicarii
What century was Masada re-discovered?
In the 19th century