Siege of Masada
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Israel, Palestine
- Date: February/March-April 15, 73
Article abstract: Type of action: Siege in the First Jewish Revolt. Result: Romans captured the fortress, ending the First Jewish Revolt.
In the spring of 73 c.e., Flavius Silva, Judaea’s Roman governor, marched on Masada, the last vestige of Jewish resistance, with the Tenth Legion and five or six auxiliary units, about 8,000 soldiers. There were 967 Sicarii (one of several Jewish rebel factions) in Masada, of whom no more than 500 were combatants. The Romans built roads to haul supplies and constructed siege camps and a circumvallation to cut off the...
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