| Masada is located on top of a mesa on the edge of the
Judean Desert and the Dead Sea Valley. It is isolated on all sides
by deep gorges. It is known as Herod's royal citadel and also as
the last outpost of Jewish zealots during the Jewish revolt. There
are two ways to get to the top of the mountain, either by walking the
"Snake Path" or by a 10 minute cable car ride. |