Masada (Israel): Earthwork Siege Ramp (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
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The siege ramp that was built by the Romans to breach the walls is located on the western side of the plateau. Here it is the slope with the trail cutting across it near its base.