A rock fortress on a plateau above the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert, built by Herod the Great. Visitors reach the summit by cable car or by the Snake Path and Roman siege ramp, then see palace remains, mosaics and frescoes, and cisterns.
Highlights
- Herod's palace remains
- Roman siege ramp
- Dead Sea viewpoint
Good to know
- Cable car about 91 shekels roundtrip
- Very hot in summer, go early
- Snake Path open only at certain times, check website
