The mountain fortress of Masada is one of Israel's most prominent UNESCO sites, and stands as a symbol of ancient Jewish resistance. Eitan Campbell, the former director of Masada National Park ...

Conde Nast Traveler defined Masada as a must-visit and exclaimed, “No visit to Israel is complete without paying homage at the ancient fortress of Masada.” The hype is deserved.

Happening for the first time since 2019, Day Zero Masada on Tuesday (June 28) announced the lineup for its September event in Israel. This bill features Italian techno star Anfisah Letyago, New ...

Masada dates to King Herod, a massively influential ruler of ancient Judea, a mountainous region of modern day Israel. The fortress doubled as a palace for Herod during his lifetime, around 100 BCE.

Israel is seeking to preserve the Masada desert mountain, a symbolic fortress that withstood a Roman assault two millennia ago, but has begun crumbling under a harsh attack by Mother Nature.

And Masada is a remarkable story, albeit one that is mired in legend. The rebels, or Zealots as they were known, are supposed to have held the Romans at bay for several years before retreating to ...

What is Masada? Ancient Israel Site Faced Roman Siege Before Trump Tried to Land Chopper On Historic Grounds. Published May 18, 2017 at 12:53 PM EDT Updated May 25, 2017 at 2:16 PM EDT.

As one of Israel’s foremost tourist sites, Masada is well maintained and safety is utmost. The 20-40 minute climb up or down the Snake Path could be risky during summer heat.

MASADA, Israel An Israeli anthropologist is using modern forensics and an obscure biblical passage to challenge accepted wisdom about mysterious human remains found at Masada. Masada is the desert ...

Trump Cancels Visit to Ancient Masada Site after Israel Refuses Helicopter Landing. Published May 18, 2017 at 7:05 AM EDT Updated May 25, 2017 at 9:16 AM EDT.

President Donald Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Vatican City and Italy on his first foreign trip. He may speak about peace at Masada.