Introducing Masada
Masada, a desert mesa rising high above the Dead Sea, figures prominently in the Israeli psyche. Shorthand for describing a kind of ‘they’ll never take us alive’ attitude, the term ‘Masada complex’ is part of modern-day Israeli parlance. The story of the siege that took place here has been adopted as a symbol for the modern Jewish state. Israeli school children visit the site as part of their curriculum and some Israel Defence Forces (IDF) units hold their swearing-in ceremonies here, replete with the oath that ‘Masada shall not fall again’. For travellers Masada is an absolute must-see. Set amid spectacular scenery, the site exudes a haunting ambience (especially before dawn) that is unforgettable.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Travel from Masada to Eilat on a Saturday
by Shuffaluff 28 May 2012
Yes, there's just one bus route from Jerusalem along the shore of the Dead Sea, that will take you from Masada to Ein Gedi. And yes, it…
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Egged phone line
by Fromla 27 May 2012
I have been calling the Egged bus phone number and continue to get the pre-recorded message that the office is closed. The hours listed…
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Re: Travel from Masada to Eilat on a Saturday
by Fromla 27 May 2012
I have been calling the Egged phone line and I keep getting an answering machine. The hours posted on the website are incorrect; different…
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