Romans' siege wall in Masada may have been built in a fortnight, study finds
Briefly

"Our workload calculations show that 5,000 men could have built the siege system around Masada in 11-16 days, demonstrating the efficient tactics of Roman forces during the siege."
"New archaeological research indicates that the siege of Masada may have been far shorter and more brutally efficient than traditionally portrayed, challenging long-standing historical narratives."
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