An Israeli flag flying over the fortress of Masada overlooking the Dead Sea. Masada, Southern District, Israel Masada (Hebrew: מְצָדָה məṣādā, "fortress"; Arabic: جبل مسعدة) is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea 20 km east of Arad. Herod the Great built two palaces for himself on the mountain and fortified Masada between 37 and 31 BCE. Credit: digitaleye/ JdeSousa
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Contributor:
J Marshall - Tribaleye Images / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2TJEXA5File size:
64.8 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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5824 x 3888 px | 49.3 x 32.9 cm | 19.4 x 13 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
11 September 2023Location:
Israel, Masada, Fortress of MasadaPhotographer:
digitaleye / JDS