Masada

Description:

In the first century A.D., Flavius Silva, commander of the Roman Tenth Legion in Palestine, leads his forces in combat against the remaining Jewish Zealots who have taken refuge in the seemingly impregnable fortress of Masada. There, the engineering and military might of Rome faces the passion and ingenuity of Eleazer ben Yair and his people.

subjects: Drama,  Siege warfare,  History

People: Flavius Silva (active 1st century)

Places: Israel,  Rome,  Italy,  Masada Site (Israel),  Masada Site,  Rome (Italy)

Times: Siege, 72-73,  Flavians, 69-96