Masada (Israel): Cisterns near Western Water Gate (Photo 3)
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Issue Date
5/22/2016
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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 , Cistern
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Description
Next to the cistern is a plastered pool. It may serve as either another cistern, or perhaps, if it has steps, as a mikveh (the later identification is uncertain given the angle of the photo).