Josephus writes that the site was first fortified by Hasmonean ruler Alexander Jannaeus in the first century BC.
See:
- Flavius Josephus, THE WARS OF THE JEWS, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2850/2850-h/2850-h.htm
Masada
Relevant museums
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Amman, Jordan Museum
The new historical museum of Jordan; substantial archaeological collection.
Jordan, Amman
Nearby sites
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Masada Byzantine Church
Byzantine church dating from the 5th and 6th centuries.
Israel, Masada -
Western Palace, Masada
Western Palace, Masada
Israel, Masada -
Masada
Byzantine monastic cave.
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Siege of Masada
Siege of Masada
Israel, Masada
