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What was the siege of masada about?
Answer 1The seige of masada was about a war and the seige of masada started in 73 AD and lasted about 4-3 months its a factAnswer 2The Siege at Masada was the final battle in the Jewish Zealots' revolt against Roman Imperial control of Judea province. The Zealots retreated to the fortress as a last resort to avoid capture by the Romans. The Romans, however, wanted to end the conflict and proceeded to besiege the fortress so that they could imprison or enslave the Zealots.
Did anyone survive Masada?
According to historical accounts, particularly the writings of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, no one survived the siege of Masada in 73-74 CE, when a group of Jewish Zealots chose mass suicide over capture by Roman forces. However, there were two women and five children who reportedly hid and survived the siege, later revealing the story of the siege to the Romans. This account has fueled discussions about the events at Masada, but the general consensus is that most of its defenders perished.
How long did the Jewish zealots hold off the Romans at Masada?
From early 72 AD until the spring of 73 AD, so about a year.
Why was masada important?
Masada is historically significant as a symbol of Jewish resistance against Roman rule. It was the site of a dramatic siege in 73-74 CE, where a group of Jewish zealots held out against a Roman army for several months before ultimately choosing mass suicide over capture. This event has come to represent the struggle for freedom and the fight against oppression. Additionally, Masada's archaeological remains provide valuable insights into ancient Jewish life and culture.
Why did the siege of Masada happen?
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Why couldn't the Romans let the zealots win at Masada in 73AD?
The Romans never let anyone win. The zealots had been part of the Jewish revolt and Rome was out to punish them. The Romans had a determination that was part of their great military successes. If they wanted to capture/win, they did. They kept coming back at the adversary until they won, no matter how much time and effort it cost. That was why they were able to build the amazing system of siege works and take Masada.
What fortress was the scene of a very long Roman and Jewish siege battle?
Masada (pronounced "matzada" in Hebrew).
Do you know the names of those who survived the Masada?
zealots
What was the leader of the zealots perspective on the siege of masada?
His name was Eleazar ben Yair. The ancient Jewish historian Flavius Josephus ended his monumental, multi-volume account of the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (the Jewish War) with the story of a mass suicide at Masada. According to Josephus, some 960 Jewish rebels holding out on top of Masada - the last stronghold to remain in Jewish hands after Jerusalem's destruction in 70 C.E. - chose to commit suicide rather than surrender to the Roman troops besieging the fortress. It is because of Josephus' story of the suicide, which includes a speech allegedly given by the rebel leader Eleazar ben Yair, that Masada became a symbol of Jewish resistance and the modern state of Israel.
What is the name of the small Jewish community that resisted the Roman army?
It was the Sicarii, a faction of the Zealots, who fought to the bitter end at Masada. Their heroism has become iconic.Please see the links.
Where in the bible does it mention Masada?
The Bible does not specifically mention Masada by name; however, it is referenced in the context of Jewish history and the Roman siege in the works of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, particularly in "The Jewish War." Masada is significant in Jewish history as the site of the final stand of Jewish rebels against Roman forces after the destruction of the Second Temple. Although it is not detailed in the biblical text, its historical importance is well recognized in Jewish tradition.
Why is the Jewish fortress called masada considered a symbol of Jewish heroism?
King Herod built it for himself as summer palace. After his passing, the palace was mostly derelict. During the late 60's CE, there was a Jewish Zealot uprising in Roman Palestine that went disastrously for the Zealots and they fled to the fortress of Masada to escape needing to surrender to the Romans (and possible enslavement). The fortress was near impregnable, but the Romans built a ramp so that they could bring a battering ram up to the fortress. Rather than be taken alive, all of the Zealots in Masada committed suicide. Most Jews today see them as martyrs fighting for the restoration of Jewish religious rights and political rights.
