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Israel Masada Fortress

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Masada (מצדה metsada "fortress"[1]) is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Arad.

Photography Tips

Several openings in the wall offer an attractive photographic "frame" of the Dead Sea in the distance.

Travel Information

Parking is at the cable car terminal below.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing Sunset

Sunrise & Sunset 06:12 - 16:37 | current local time: 04:19

Photo Themes dead sea desert fortress Historic building historic site history Monument Sand sea UNESCO UNESCO world heritage water

Locations Middle East Masada massada dead sea

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