Masada Photo Album
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Although Masada is not mentioned in the New Testament, it was an important site for at least one character of the Bible--Herod the Great. Herod's family took refuge here during the three-year reign of Mattathias Antigonus, who was supported by the Parthians, while he himself escaped to Rome in search of support. After Herod was crowned king in 40 BCE by the Romans, he decided to rebuild Masada in case he needed a place of refuge again. This is the third place of interest which we would like to share with you: Masada--one of Herod's great building projects.