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... groups at the top. I think it's an important part of Israeli education. Almost a pilgrimage. Historically, the siege at Masada was about two thousand years ago. The few Jews that survived the rebellion were scattered. After the Romans, other empires ...
... of Civilization) From there, despite the terrifying driving skills of our guide, we made it in one piece to the next destination, Masada, where Sam and I splashed out ( 57 Shekel each...god bless the visa card) for a cable car both ways, up to a ...
... alive soul up there anymore... We hiked down and just caught the bus in Eilat in time, busy little day :) Masada: Harod's palace had quite the view :) Jennifer thinking whether to call my straight with her one pair. In other ...
-Woke up at 4am. Not pleasant. Had crackers and tea and headed to Mount Masada (where Jewish "Zealots" in the first century CE killed themselves rather than surrendering themselves to an overwhelming roman force. It was beautiful, especially ...
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Historical Ruins
Posted on Feb 18, 2006, 11:26:28
There are several sites in Israel. Almost all of the old city of Jerusalem is a historical area, and you can visit Masada on the Dead Sea and then head north for Beit Shean and the Roman ruins there. There are sites scattered all around the Sea of Galilee ...
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