Masada’s Synagogue
Archaeologists excavating Masada in the 1960s uncovered a synagogue that was used by the Sicarii during the revolt. It became the last Jewish stronghold after Jerusalem’s destruction. The synagogue was probably built when Herod converted Masada into a palace retreat around 31 BCE.
Two shallow pits sunk into the floor of the synagogue contained scrolls of the Book of Deuteronomy and Ezekiel.
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Archaeologists, excavating Masada in the 1960's, uncovered a synagogue that were used by the Sicarii during the revolt and also after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Two shallow pits sunk into the synagogue’s floor contained scrolls of the Book of Deuteronomy and Ezekiel.
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