[Journey to Israel] Masada

While taking a tour in the Holy Land, we visited a stronghold, built by Herod, called Masada. A movie was written about an event which happened here, between Roman Legions, and a zealous jewish religious sect who revolted against the Romans. The series is called MASADA. The thing that makes this place different, is the height, 500 feet above the ground. The ruins of Herod's stronghold (destroyed in the ordeal) still remain. It was found by backpackers in the 20th century. Since then, Israel has possessed the land and it is a fine place for tourists to visit. The stronghold/mountain fortress overlooks the dead sea to the east. This was the first place that we visited on Tuesday. We left early on the Tuesday morning (before 7 oclock) to get there about 9 (so that it is not too hot)