The Siege of Masada

1973-01-01

Jewish rebels make a final stand against the Roman Empire at the fortress of Masada.

Historical Figures

General Flavius Silva

Roman commander during the Siege of Masada

General Flavius Silva was the Roman commander responsible for besieging the fortress of Masada. He led the Roman forces in the assault on the rebel stronghold and oversaw the final conquest of the site.

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Miriam bat Yael

Survivor of the Siege of Masada

Miriam bat Yael was a Jewish woman who survived the mass suicide at Masada. She witnessed the tragic events that unfolded at the fortress and lived to tell the story of the rebels' final stand against the Romans.

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Eleazar ben Ya'ir

Leader of the Jewish rebels at Masada

Eleazar ben Ya'ir was a Jewish zealot and the leader of the rebels at the fortress of Masada during the siege. He encouraged the rebels to resist Roman capture and advocated for mass suicide as a final act of defiance.

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