Tourist Information

After Judaea became a province of the Roman Empire, Masada was the refuge of the last survivors of the Jewish revolt, who chose death rather than slavery when the Roman besiegers broke through their defences. As such it has an emblematic value for the Jewish people.

It is also an archaeological site of great significance. The remains of Herod’s palaces are outstanding and very intact examples of this type of architecture, whilst the untouched siegeworks are the finest and most complete anywhere in the Roman world. Once there, the Herod’s palace complex, replete with Roman-style mosaics and bath houses, can be toured. Also viewable are the zealot’s synagogues, storehouses, and homes. From Masada, the remnants of the Roman encampments are clearly visible. Also, the stark natural beauty of the Judean Desert and nearby Dead Sea can be fully taken in from high atop Masada.

Masada was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

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