Masada on the Dead Sea Sadly, the photo displayed to the left barely portrays the gradeur, desolation, and formability that comprises Masada. A most magnificent site, the photo on the left is on the approach to the base areas of support for Masada. All photos below are of Masada or taken from it's peaks; including the Roman siege fortifications and camps. For a complete description and history (not necessarily endorsed by myself) click here. For a better comprehension and experience of the fortress, I choose to ascend the mount by foot; taking 40 minutes to hike to the top from the tourist areas.

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This photo shows the two routes to the actual Masada fortress; one by cable car and a trail by foot.	Shown here is the tourist arrival area and several of the Roman siege camps and wall surrounding the fortress.
A well preserved mosaic floor outside Herod's main bath.	Another beautifully preserved mosaic located in the palace reception area.
The interior and cutaway of Herod's main bath.	The lowest of three tiers forming Herod's main living palace.
A shot of some of the multitude of structures and ruins atop Masada.	Me in the lower tier of Herod's fabulous tiered palace.
The main Roman encampment during their seige of Masada.	The seige ramp (largest still standing in the world) that lead to Masada's downfall.

(top) Some of the writing & records rooms as well as a southernly view out from Masada.


(top) A broad, but limited view of the top and center of the fortifications and ruins.


(top) A shot of the Dead Sea and surrounding area as seen from the fortress.