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Masada
Masada is a rugged natural fortress of majestic beauty located in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the last resistance of Jewish patriots to the Roman army in 73 AD. It is a palace complex built in the classical style of the early Roman Empire by King Herod the Great of Judah (reigned 37-4 BC). The camps, fortifications, and assault ramps surrounding the monument form the most complete Roman siege fortifications still preserved today.
Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange
The ancient theatre of Orange in the Rhône Valley, with its 103-meter-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman theatres. This Roman arch, built between 10 and 25 AD, is one of the most beautiful in the world and an interesting remnant of a provincial triumphal arch from the reign of Augustus, decorated with bas-reliefs commemorating the establishment of the Pax Romana.
Roman Walls of Lugo
The walls of Lugo were built in the late 3rd century to defend the Roman town of Lucus. The entire wall is well preserved and is the best example of late Roman fortification in Western Europe.