Jewish Telegraphic Agency4 个月
New archaeological research shows siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years
In 72 or 73 CE, approximately 8,000 Romans laid siege to Masada, building a wall and ramp encircling the fortress. According to Josephus’ writings, the nearly 1,000 people on the mountain chose ...
PBS2 年
The Credibility of Josephus
the Roman soldiers positioned both on the ramp and on the tower, the former only a few feet from the inside of the fortress, the latter able to survey all of Masada, were oblivious to the ...
The Brighterside of News on MSN2 个月
The Roman siege of Masada was different than previously thought
He points out that while Masada has been extensively studied since ... After this, the Romans constructed an assault ramp to ...
来自MSN1 个月
Revisiting Masada: What really happened during the Roman siege
He points out that while Masada has been extensively studied since ... After this, the Romans constructed an assault ramp to launch a final, decisive attack, which led to the fall of the fortress ...