The History of Masada

Masada. The rocky mountain with a story of the legend has intrigued the world for thousands of years.
The word Masada means ‘fortification’, and that is exactly what it is.

Masada is an isolated, flat, rock mountain plateau, whose surface high above the Dead Sea houses ancient ruins of a once impenetrable stronghold of Jewish rebels. Today, it is a hot tourist spot, where thousands of people flock throughout the year to climb the Snake Trail, a windy path that takes you 300 meters up to the site of the ruins. For those less daring, there is a cable car service to take you to the top of Masada in just a few minutes.

The Siege of Masada in 72 CE, known as the Great Revolt, was the culmination of the First Jewish-Roman War in the Holy Land. Jewish rebels from Jerusalem fled to the isolated rock plateau to hide from the enemy. According to Josephus Flavius, as the Romans came closer and the rebels were clearly facing defeat, rather than surrender to the enemy, the rebels killed each other in turn, with the last remaining rebel committing suicide.

Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Dead Sea region, steeped in famous, fascinating history, Masada is a must-see destination on your Dead Sea itinerary. Only one question remains: Snake Trail or Cable Car?

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[MrWozzy]

i walked to the top of there at 4 am still drunk after a night drinking in Jerusalem. it was worth it amazing place. Israel is a amazing place love it.

[NicholasWingComposer]

I was not aware that David went to Masada after sparing the life of Saul, in his integrity. According to the Bible, David was divinely protected from Saul via a mountain, which is also described in I Samuel 23. Could Masada have been that mountain or another mountain by which the Lord protected David and his men?

[Iamcybermonster]

Masada shall never fall again. Bless Israel.

[debibarrington]

I believe they were heros who chose death rather than dying a piece at a time at the hands of the goverment