Near Arad in Tamar Regional Council, Southern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Water Gate

שער המים

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013

1. The Water Gate Marker

Close up view of the text on the historical marker.

Inscription.
The path that climbed to Masada from the west via the cisterns terminated at this gate. Visitors to the mountain and the beasts of burden that carried water took this path to the summit of Masada. A channel starting at the gate carried to some of the cisterns on the mountain.

The stone paving of the gate was intended to prevent damage to the surface from the animals' hooves.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles.

Location. 31° 19.065′ N, 35° 21.224′ E. Marker is near Arad, Southern District, in Tamar Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Masada National Park Service Road just west of National Route 90, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located in the ancient Herodian fortification, on top of an isolated rock plateau, on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. The historical marker is situated in the northern section of the fortifications, in the Roman ruins of the Northern Palace. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rebel's Community Life (here, next to this marker); The Discovery Location of the "Lots" (a few steps from this marker); The Upper Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Bathing in Roman Style

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Northern Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); How can one survive here? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Casemate of the Scrolls" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arad.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. Masada. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 4, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Masada. Bible Walks website entry (Submitted on June 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Masada - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This is a link to information provided by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (Submitted on April 4, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Water Cistern image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013

2. Water Cistern

View of a water cistern located on Masada.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013

3. Water Cistern

Another view of a water cistern located on Masada.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013

4. Water Cistern

View of a water cistern near the northwestern edge of Masada.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.