just before Christ was born. After Herod's time, the palace was used by a rebel

Jewish group that was eventually overtaken by the Roman army. However,

when the army finally overtook the mount, everyone inside had committed suicide,

except for one woman and 2 children.

This is us on top of Masada with the Dead Sea and Israeli flag

in the background. It was very beautiful and VERY windy!!!

This shows a grove of Date Palm Trees to the side of the Dead Sea.