Masada (Israel): Roman Siege Ramp
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Issue Date
5/22/2023
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Image
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Judea , Israel , Dead Sea , Jewish-Roman War , First Jewish Revolt , Siege , Herod the Great , Fortress , Mesa , Siege Ramp
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The Romans built a siege ramp from the base of the plateau to it summit. The ramp was on the western side of the plateau. In this photo the slope of the ramp is in the lower right quadrant and ahs a path or trail running along its ridge.