The Myth and Reality of Masada: Re-examining the History of Israel’s Iconic Site
Masada, an isolated flat-topped rock fortress in the Judean Desert, has captured the imagination of Israelis and visitors to the country for decades. The site was excavated from 1963 to 1965, revealing the magnificent palace-fortress of King Herod the Great of Judea and the tragic evidence of the unsuccessful attempt by Jewish rebels to prevent…