Masada, Israel
The site of ancient palaces, fortifications and a mass suicide
When the Romans completed the ramp from their camp to the top of Masada, not one Jewish warrior was left alive. They had committed suicide rather than be conquered by the Romans.
Published by Rachel de Carlos
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42 Comments
Post a CommentSuch great photographs! It is too bad these ones were not privy to the words found at Mark 13:14, however, in which the scripture references the invading Roman armies as "the disgusting thing that causes desolation."
Wow this has a rough yet majestic beauty to it! The Jews - how sad... They had been told to flee Jerusalem by Jesus. They did not. Then later they took their own measures and paid the price...
Fantastic pictures.
Breathtaking, Rachel! Like Maria, I want to know more now. Thanks so much for sharing these stunning images!
Great slide show. That stairway in the second picture looks a little treacherous.
Beautiful pics! I was just reading about Masada today, oddly enough.
SUch beautiful pics! But I just couldn't do the cable car!
Brilliant work: Enough said.
Spectacular pictures. Now I'm interested in learning more about the history of Masada.
Incredible series of pics...