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Masada is located 2 hours from Jerusalem. The fortress here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress saw the hustle and bustle of life almost 2000 years ago in the 1st Century BC. Now in ruins, it has became a symbol of bravery for the Israelis. The fortress has strong military defences coupled with luxury living. It was among King Herod’s early forts. King Herod was paranoid about treacherous plots against him. This stood in good stead for his successors 80 years later against the Romans.