'''Masada''' refers to a fortress on a rock plateau in [[Israel]] built by [[Herod]]. Jewish [[Zealots]] took it, and held it for 2+ years. Once [[Romans]] captured it, the Zealots killed each other rather than become prisoners to the Romans. The Zealots did not, however, commit suicide, as it is prohibited by the traditional Jewish religion. | '''Masada''' refers to a fortress on a rock plateau in [[Israel]] built by [[Herod]]. Jewish [[Zealots]] took it, and held it for 2+ years. Once [[Romans]] captured it, the Zealots killed each other rather than become prisoners to the Romans. The Zealots did not, however, commit suicide, as it is prohibited by the traditional Jewish religion. |