About
Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction and the last stand of Jewish patriots in the face of the Roman army, in 73 A.D. It was built as a palace complex, in the classic style of the early Roman Empire, by Herod the Great, King of Judaea, (reigned 37 – 4 B.C.). The camps, fortifications and attack ramp that encircle the monument constitute the most complete Roman siege works surviving to the present day.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
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Entrance closes one hour before cited closing time. Last cable car ascends one hour before closing time. Museum entry is by reservation only. Snake Path hours are weather dependent.
Admission
- Adults
- ₪28
- · Official individual adult entrance fee is NIS 28, adult entrance plus one-way cable car NIS 56, and adult entrance plus round-trip cable car NIS 74. Youth (5-17) entrance is NIS 14, with cable-car combinations at NIS 28 or NIS 42.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
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