Siege of Masada
When was the fall of Masada
72-74 AD -Most likely 73AD
What was the first action the Romans did when they arrived
Block/stop water supply
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 does the army in Israel have to swear on oath?
‘Masada shall never fall again’.
Who excavated Masada?
Yadin
What country is Masada in?
In 1969 a controversy erupted over what should be done with the bones. Tell me what was done with the bones
burried in state funeral with Jewish customs
How many Roman Camps were there?
8
How many women and children stayed behind?
2 women and 5 children.
Describe how Yadin falsified History during his expectations
-Recorded that there was the remains of the 'last rebel fighter and his family
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