Masada - full-moon stroll, overnight camping, the "Snake Path" and the Roman siege ramp

Read here about:

• The Maccabean Revolt against the Greek Selecid Empire & emergence of the independent Hasmonean Kingdom
• The Roman conquest & King Herod's rule
• The Great Jewish Revolt & destruction of the Second Temple
• The now-legendary Siege of Masada

We went on an overnight trip to Masada, which was led by the youth branch of SPNI (the Society for Protection of Nature in Israel).

View on google maps

Masada is one of Israel's most popular tourist attractions (>750,000 visitors/year), and provided a symbol of Jewish courage and resistance during Israel's revival as a nation.

Masada, was designated an UN World Heritage site in 2001 due to the uniqueness of the nearly intact Roman siege camps and the luxurious Herodian palace at the top.

After our arrival we went on a full-moon night stroll followed by food preparation at a camp fire and overnight camping at the foot of the mountain.

Click to continue reading >>