The research counters a long-held narrative about the first-century Roman siege of the fortress. The legend of Masada is etched into Jewish lore: For years, the story goes, ancient Jews held out ...

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The Roman siege of Masada at the end of the First Jewish-Roman War lasted “mere weeks” overturning previous beliefs of a drawn-out battle ove several years, according to a new study.

Masada was captured by the Sicarii at the outbreak ... There he attempted to gain control of the revolt by directing the siege of the royal palace. After his followers had assassinated the high ...

Masada is a rugged natural fortress ... fortifications and attack ramp that encircle the monument constitute the most complete Roman siege works surviving to the present day.

Masada was captured by the Sicarii at the outbreak ... There he attempted to gain control of the revolt by directing the siege of the royal palace. After his followers had assassinated the high ...