Findings indicate that, contrary to the widespread myth, the Roman army's siege of Masada in 73 CE lasted no more than a few weeks. The study was conducted by the Neustadter expedition from TAU's ...

He points out that while Masada has been extensively studied since ... decisive attack, which led to the fall of the fortress within a few weeks. Their analysis suggests the entire siege lasted ...

It is likely that some Sicarii fled from Masada and the countryside to Egypt when Silva approached, for it is remarkable that immediately after the fall of Masada Josephus tells of Sicarii in ...