Masada (Israel): Bathhouse Courtyard Mikveh Photo 2
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Issue Date
5/22/2016
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Judea , Israel , Dead Sea , Jewish-Roman War , First Jewish Revolt , Siege , Herod the Great , Fortress , Mesa , bathhouse , Mikveh , Ritual Bath , Purification
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Description
A mikveh, or bath for religious purification is located in the courtyard adjacent to the Roman-style bathhouse. It is possible (inferred from signage at site, but uncertain) that this was a later addition put in place by the Jewish rebels (zealots),