Siege of Masada

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath increased Roman control over Judea
gptkbp:archaeological_findings artifacts from the site
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:Israeli_Independence_Day
gptkb:Yad_Vashem
Masada Day events
Yom Ha Shoah observances
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:constructed_in Roman siege ramp
gptkbp:cultural_events commemorative ceremonies
reenactments and performances
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for Jewish identity
inspiration for modern Jewish identity
gptkbp:cultural_references symbol of defiance
gptkbp:cultural_representation films and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance Jewish nationalism
represents Jewish martyrdom
gptkbp:cultural_symbol for oppressed peoples
gptkbp:date 73-74 CE
gptkbp:defense approximately 960
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:fortress
walls and towers
water cisterns
built by Herod the Great
gptkbp:depicts represented in various artworks
gptkbp:duration several months
approximately 3 years
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Jewish_Zealots
gptkbp:famous_for last stand of the Zealots
gptkbp:film_appearance featured in documentaries
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:Masada_fortress
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:plateau
gptkb:Dead_Sea
gptkbp:has_enemies siege warfare
gptkbp:historical_analysis various interpretations
studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:First_Jewish-Roman_War
Roman expansion in Judea
gptkbp:historical_debate accuracy of Josephus' account
gptkbp:historical_impact influence on Israeli society
gptkbp:historical_interpretation symbol of heroism
varied perspectives on suicide
gptkbp:historical_legacy enduring symbol of resistance
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:First_Jewish-Roman_War
gptkbp:historical_records gptkb:Zionism
gptkbp:historical_significance site of martyrdom
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Masada_National_Park
gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
visited by thousands annually
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Josephus'_writings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Masada
gptkbp:influence_on_modern_israel part of national identity
gptkbp:influence_on_zionism important symbol for Zionist movement
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired various works
gptkbp:inspiration_for_speeches used in motivational contexts
gptkbp:involved_parties gptkb:Soldier
Jewish rebels
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of in art and literature
gptkbp:leader_of_defenders gptkb:Eleazar_ben_Yair
gptkbp:leader_of_jewish_defenders gptkb:Eleazar_ben_Yair
gptkbp:location gptkb:Masada
gptkbp:method_of_roman_attack siege warfare
gptkbp:military_outcome defeat of the Zealots
gptkbp:military_strategy encirclement
surrounding the fortress
lessons in siege warfare
gptkbp:military_technology siege ramps
gptkbp:narrative varied interpretations over time
tragedy of the defenders
Josephus' account
gptkbp:next_event destruction of the fortress
mass suicide of defenders
gptkbp:outcome_for_defenders gptkb:Assassin
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Josephus'_writings
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:roman_siege_equipment catapults
gptkbp:significance symbol of Jewish resistance
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:Lucius_Flavius_Silva
gptkb:psychological_warfare
surrounding the fortress
use of overwhelming force
gptkbp:surrounding_nature gptkb:desert
gptkbp:tactics use of battering rams
surrounding and cutting off supplies
gptkbp:tourism popular destination for visitors.
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Masada
gptkb:Masada_National_Park
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Judea
gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:The_Great_Revolt
gptkb:Masada
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5