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Masada is a magnificently located fortress site in Israel's stark Judaean Desert, close to the Dead Sea. The last Jewish holdout to fall to Rome in 73 CE, Masada symbolizes the exile of the Jewish nation from the Holy Land.
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THE “SNAKE” PATH
1. Starting point: Masada Main entrance (East). 2. Length: 2.7 Kilometers 3. Total Climb: 350 meters. The trail was built around 35 BCE during the construction of the palace and served as the primary accessway to the mountain. It was built to serve both humans and domesticated working animals, and therefore it is relatively wide and has a moderate inclination.It is by far the most popular trail and can sometimes get very crowded. Thus, the feeling is not exactly of a “Hike”. 1. The easiest op...
THE “ROMAN RAMP” PATH
1. Starting point: Masada West entrance. 2. Length: 0.7 Kilometers 3. Total Climb: 50 meters. To speed up the overtaking of Masada (73 AD), the Romans built a ramp that led from the western cliff to the Masada wall. The rampart was constructed with the aid of Jewish forced laborers. The base was constructed out of trees from the Judea mountains and covered with soil that had been collected in the area. The result was a diagonal battery of about 100 meters that brought the attackers under the...
THE “RUNNER” PATH
1. Starting point: Masada Main entrance. (East) 2. Length: 3.7 Kilometers 3. Total Climb: 350 meters. During the siege on Masada, the Roman legion built several camps around the mountain. The “Runner” path was constructed to serve the runners that delivered messages from the eastern camps at the base of the mountain to the western camps on the cliff. The ancient path is rough and rocky with steep and exposed sections. Metal handrails are installed where needed. During the climb, you get terri...
DAILY TOURS FROM JERUSALEM AND TEL-AVIV
Watching the sun rising above the Dead-Sea while standing in the legendary Masada fortress, is a dream for many visitors to Israel.
I will share with you here a little secret. The southern section of Dead-Sea that in front of Masada, is not a sea for many years. It is an area of industrial pools that serve phosphate plants. (Very shameful for Israel, but that is the fact). On the other hand, the northern section of the Dead-Sea is still wild nature. As a result, the Views from ...
To choose the best accommodation near Masada, you need to answer first a few questions: 1. Do you plan to enter from the East(Main) entrance or the west(Back) entrance? East (main entrance) – Access via the cable car and the Snake path. West (Back entrance) – Access via the Roman ramp (Only on foot). There is no passage between the east and west si...
Important note:If you want to combine the hike with a visit to Masada Archaeological site, you need to buy the entrance ticket at the office before you start! Climb Masda as part of a 4 days Desert Trek
- 350 m
- 8.5 Km (Add 2 Km for touring Masada site)
- Moderate
- 4.5 Km
26 de abr. de 2024 · Masada, ancient mountaintop fortress in southeastern Israel, site of the Jews’ last stand against the Romans after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001.
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Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, "fortress"; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) is an ancient fortification in southern Israel, situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert , overlooking the Dead Sea 20 km (12 mi) east of Arad .
9 de may. de 2024 · Map. Masada National Park is near the Dead Sea between Ein Gedi and Ein Bokek. Note: There are two entrances. You must choose the entrance in advance and ensure the navigation app is set correctly.
Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction and the last stand of Jewish patriots in the face of the Roman army, in 73 A.D.
