The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/masada/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Masada | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/masada/ 32 32 Daily Briefing Sept. 16: Day 346 – Has the window closed for diplomacy in the north? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-16-day-346-has-the-window-closed-for-diplomacy-in-the-north/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:15:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3376479&preview=true&preview_id=3376479 Political reporter Tal Schneider on US special envoy's renewed efforts, arrests of protesters; reporter Gavriel Fiske on teaching war in schools, breaking news from the past

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]]> Masada legend upended: ‘The Romans came, saw and conquered, quickly and brutally’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/masada-legend-upended-the-romans-came-saw-and-conquered-quickly-and-brutally/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:05:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369455 The costly Roman operation was likely undertaken only after Masada-based Jewish forces raided nearby Ein Gedi and disrupted production of balsam, a precious commodity, TAU prof says

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]]> Leading archaeologist who dug with Yigael Yadin at Masada and Hazor dies at 88 https://www.timesofisrael.com/leading-archaeologist-who-dug-with-yigael-yadin-at-masada-and-hazor-dies-at-88/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:49:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3080675 Amnon Ben-Tor, who won the Israel Prize in 2019, spent decades on major biblical-era site, lectured in top universities around the world

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]]> Antiquities thief nabbed with ancient floor tiles used by destroyers of 2nd Temple https://www.timesofisrael.com/antiquities-thief-nabbed-with-ancient-floor-tiles-used-by-destroyers-of-2nd-temple/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:09:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3025458 Bricks found in the trunk of a car in East Jerusalem apparently came from a bathhouse used by notorious Tenth Roman Legion some 2,000 years ago, possibly in Hebron area

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]]> Newly identified Roman army camps indicate unknown ancient campaign in Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-identified-roman-army-camps-indicate-unknown-ancient-campaign-in-arabia/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:42:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3005566 Google Earth imagery shows outlines of three sites in Jordan that have classic design of temporary bases built by Rome; believed tied to conquest of Nabatean kingdom

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]]> Record 1.5 million Israelis visit national parks during Sukkot break https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-1-5-million-israelis-visit-national-parks-during-sukkot-break/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:52:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853708 Nature and Parks Authority reports a 22% rise in visitors compared to last year's holiday; Caesarea, Ein Gedi and Masada are the most popular sites

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]]> A source of inspiration for Israel’s firefighters just in time for Simchat Torah - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/a-source-of-inspiration-for-israels-firefighters-just-in-time-for-simchat-torah/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:28:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2853333 The post A source of inspiration for Israel’s firefighters just in time for Simchat Torah appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel’s most exciting outdoor-adventure destinations - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israels-most-exciting-outdoor-adventure-destinations/ Tue, 03 May 2022 17:42:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2755963 The post Israel’s most exciting outdoor-adventure destinations appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Roman soldier’s ancient Masada payslip shows unfair wages go way back https://www.timesofisrael.com/hail-seizure-roman-soldiers-masada-payslip-shows-unfair-wages-go-way-back/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:50:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2486993 1,900-year-old find shows soldier Gaius Messius was left 'effectively penniless after payday,' as entire wage of 50 denarii was nabbed to cover basic expenses

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]]> Hundreds of Israelis contact coronavirus hotline as fears of epidemic rise https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-israelis-contact-coronavirus-hotline-as-fears-of-epidemic-rise/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:28:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2245427&preview=true&preview_id=2245427 Specially trained paramedics being dispatched to people's homes to take samples amid escalating worries of outbreak following visit by tourists found to have virus

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]]> Some 200 Israeli students, teachers ordered into quarantine over virus fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/number-of-israeli-students-to-enter-quarantine-over-virus-fears-rises-to-90/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2245380&preview=true&preview_id=2245380 Groups from Haifa, Afula and Beersheba told to remain at home after coming into contact with Korean tourists amid efforts to contain COVID-19; two say they've been feeling ill

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]]> Israeli researchers grow new date plants from 2,000-year-old seeds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-grow-date-plants-from-2000-year-old-seeds/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2235772 Six saplings sprout from ancient kernels gathered at Judean archaeological sites; scientists hope to pollinate female plants and produce fruit

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]]> Maybe there was no mass suicide at Masada? Top archaeologist questions a legend https://www.timesofisrael.com/maybe-there-was-no-mass-suicide-at-masada-top-archaeologist-questions-a-legend/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:07:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2159556 Prof. Jodi Magness busts myths and asks unanswerable questions in new book about Masada -- the site of the largest Jewish wholesale self-slaughter that maybe never was

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]]> 36 hours in Arad, at the edge of the Judean and Negev deserts https://www.timesofisrael.com/36-hours-in-arad-at-the-edge-of-the-judean-and-negev-deserts/ Sat, 27 Apr 2019 03:39:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2061839 Take a break in this activity-filled southern town, where desert life and civilization meet up perfectly

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]]> With new light show, 2,000-year-old Masada gets makeover fit for a millennial https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-new-light-show-2000-year-old-masada-gets-makeover-fit-for-a-millennial/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:07:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2040660 50-minute 'cultural performance' is scored by Shlomo Gronich and performed by local artists, including Harel Skaat and Liraz Charhi

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