On the top of one of the cliffs of the Judean Desert, rising 450 meters above the Dead Sea, in 25 BC, King Herod I the Great, a descendant of the Idumeans who converted to Judaism, built a shelter for himself and his family, significantly strengthening and completing the fortress of the Hasmonean period built in 37-31 BC.

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Евгения Старобинская

Level 7 Local Expert

One of the most exciting and powerful guided tours is the Masada Fortress. Even if this is the 5th time you have been climbing to these ancient excavations of the last refuge of the Jews of the time of Herod, the power of emotions does not fade. The group is surprisingly well-coordinated each time, on the day that our guide was rescued in the photo, who had a sudden heat stroke from the heat. I will definitely get ready to climb Masada again.

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Sweet little child

Level 30 Local Expert

Climbing on foot along the snake trail is minus 5 kg. weights. To meet the sunrise here is considered the most impressive sight. The Dead Sea is perfectly visible from the fortress.

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