The Unbelievable Siege of Masada

The Roman army versus the Jewish fanatics

The remnants of the ancient fortress Masada in modern-day Israel (Image: todayinhistory.blog)

Next to the Earth’s lowest elevation on land, the Dead Sea, stands a solitary plateau. The Masada’s rugged slopes rise 400 meters (1,300 feet) high. On top of the plateau, we can see the remnants of a fortress.

The Masada fortress is one of the most visited Israeli attractions. It is also an Israeli national…