Masada and Ein Gedi on the Dead Sea
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Most pictures are from Masada, well worth a visit if in Israel.
Normally you stop off at Ein Gedi for a dip in the Dead Sea or the Spa.
Do wear shoes or sandals when you go to the sea, the sand is very hot.
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Most of the buildings at Masada were built by Herod the Great in about 37 -
31 BC.
Huge cisterns were used to collect water, buildings include Herod's palace and
a 'swimming' pool.
960 Jewish zealots resisted the Romans at Masada for four years until 73
AD.
Just as the Romans were about to enter all but a few women and children
committed suicide.