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Machaerus
Machaerus
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Machaerus
Machaerus, Qal'atu l-Mishnaqa, is a fortified hilltop palace located near the eastern side of the Dead Sea. The fortress Machaerus was originally built in the year 90 BC.
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Country: Jordan
District: Madaba Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 1st Century BC
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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