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In 73 A.D., during a siege of this fortress, Jewish Zealots took their own lives rather than be captured by the Romans |
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HISTORY TIMELINE |
2020-02-20 |
#8164 |
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Herod built this Israel mountain fortress; later the Romans had trouble taking it from the Zealots |
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$1,000 |
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HISTORIC STRUCTURES |
2019-03-06 |
#7943 |
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"The Dovekeepers" blends together stories centered on the siege at this Judean desert stronghold 2,000 years ago |
Masada
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RECENT HISTORICAL FICTION |
2014-04-29 |
#6827 |
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The Israeli army uses this ancient fortress on the west shore of the Dead Sea for ceremonial purposes |
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$200 |
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HISTORIC SITES |
1992-01-21 |
#1707 |
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The Zealots, a Jewish sect, controlled this fortress from 66 A.D. till conquered by Rome in 73 A.D. |
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$600 |
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HISTORIC PLACES |
1991-12-10 |
#1677 |