Near Arad in Tamar Regional Council, Southern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The "Casemate of the Scrolls"
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 10, 2023
1. The "Casemate of the Scrolls" Marker
A large and rare concentration of finds from the time of the revolt was found in a corner of the room of the wall in which we stand: inscribed sheets of papyrus, fragments of scrolls, silver shekel coins, textiles, sandals, and glass vessels and bone implements. Among the finds was the pay record of a Roman cavalryman in the Tenth Legion. The most interesting finds were the scroll fragments, some of which show that during the siege there were members of different sects on the mountain. The finds were gathered here by Roman soldiers collecting booty after the fall of Masada. On the floor of the room were found ballista balls and rolling stones, which came from the roof of the casemate and the nearby tower.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 31° 19.04′ N, 35° 21.182′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Columbarium Tower (dovecot) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Rebel's Community Life (about 90 meters away); The Breaching Point (about 90 meters away); The Discovery Location of the "Lots" (about 90 meters away); How can one survive here? (about 120 meters away); Bathing in Roman Style (about 120 meters away). 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. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 1, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Masada. UNESCO World Heritage Centre website entry (Submitted on April 1, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 10, 2023
2. The "Casemate of the Scrolls" Marker in Hebrew
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013
3. The "Casemate of the Scrolls" Marker
Close-up view of an artist's rendering of one of the scrolls.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013
4. The "Casemate of the Scrolls" Marker
View of the historical marker along the western edge of the ruins of Masada.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 11, 2013
5. The "Casemate of the Scrolls" Marker
View of the historical marker in front of the entrance to the ruins of the "Casemate of the Scrolls."
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
