MASADA PHOTO GALLERY

View of the three levels of King Herod's palace at Masada. Click for more

Masada at sunset. Click for more

Aerial view of Masada, with the 'Snake Path'

Aerial view of Masada, with the 'Snake Path' . Click for more

Aerial view of Masada boundaries, taken from the southwest

Aerial view of Masada boundaries, taken from the southwest. Click for more

Roman-style reception room at Masada

Roman-style reception room at Masada. Click for more

The partly reconstructed caldarium in the bathhouse at Masada

The reconstructed caldarium in the bathhouse at Masada. Click for more

Painted murals in the bathhouse, Masada

Painted murals in the bathhouse, Masada

A richly patterned and colored floor mosaic, possibly in what was the Throne Room of Herod

Ornate mosaic floor, Masada. Click for more

Patterned mosaic floor, smashed in two corners, Masada

Patterned mosaic floor, stairwell, Masada. Click for more

Pigeon coops at Masada

Pigeon coops, Masada
Herod was so hated that the only thing that is said about him in the Mishna
is that he introduced a new breed of pigeons.

Living quarters and storerooms, Northern Palace, Masada

Living quarters and storerooms, Northern Palace, Masada. Click for more

One of the enormous water cisterns at Masada; these ensured a reliable supply of water

Water storage cistern, Masada. Click for more

Remains of the Roman camp outside Masada

Remains of the Roman camp outside Masada. Click for more

The Roman siege ramp, Masada

The Roman siege ramp, Masada. Click for more