Masada A caldarium (hot room) in northern Roman-style public bath

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Masada is an ancient fortress in southern Israel’s Judean Desert. It's on a massive plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. A cable car and a long, winding path climb up to the fortifications, built around 30 Among the ruins are King Herod's Palace, which sprawls over 3 rock terraces, and a Roman-style bathhouse with mosaic floors. The Masada Museum has archaeological exhibits and recreations of historical scenes.

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Size: 6144px × 4096px
Location: southern Israel’s Judean Desert.
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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