We went to Masada again with some friends that came and stayed with us. This time we watched the video first and then took the tram up. It was a very interesting video and it gave us a
lot of knowledge.
It talked about the ramp that was built to siege the mountain. And how when the Romans finally broke through the Jews knew that they would be forced into slavery and their women and children would be raped and killed so they decided that it would be better for them to die at their own hands. The excavators found lots that had men's names on them, after every man had killed his wife and children they drew lots to decide who would be last alive and have to fall on his own sword. Ugh! How awful but very interesting and historical.
Behind us the big square space was where the Roman camp use to lay. (just above Chris)
This is the longs staircase down to the lower palace.
This is a picture of us down in the Lower Palace.
I had to add this picture since Michael's face is so darn funny!
This is the Ramp that the Romans built to siege the mountain.
Western Palace and bath house.
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