Overview
Rising above the desert plain, Masada combines immense views with the remains of palaces, storerooms, baths and fortifications.
Biblical significance
While not a major biblical site, Masada illuminates the political and cultural world around the New Testament period.
Historical background
Herod the Great developed the fortress, which later became the setting of a famous Roman siege.
What you will see
Access is normally by cable car, with exposed outdoor walking and intense heat in warmer months.