Masada

Survey and Excavations 1955 - 1956
Hebrew University - Israel Exploration Society - Department of Antiquities

Illustrations All Fold-outs Present
Dated: 1957
Publisher: Isreal Exploration Society
Size: Small 4to
Binding Hardcover Dust Jacket
Type: Archaeology
Subject: Biblical
Notes & Literature Masada (Hebrew: ????? metsada, "fortress"[1]) is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of 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.
Herod the Great built palaces for himself on the mountain and fortified Masada between 37 and 31 BCE. According to Josephus, the siege of Masada by troops of the Roman Empire at the end of the First Jewish?Roman War ended in the mass suicide of 960 people, the Sicarii rebels and their families hiding there.
Condition Report DJ has some edge tears at top. Else Very Good

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