Gamala

A town and strong fortre in Palestine, frequently mentioned by Joseph us. Its site, though so remarkable and minutely described, had been forgotten for nearly 18 centuries; but it has latterly been identified with El-Ho n , which lies to the east of the Sea of Tiberias, nearly opposite the town. In the Jewish rebellion it revolted against Agrippa, who besieged it for seven months, but without succe . It was afterwards, however, taken by Vespas i an after a spirited resistance, and an indiscriminate slaughter of the inhabitants took place, 4000 being put to the sword, and 5000 being said to have thrown themselves from the walls, and to have been dashed to pieces on the rocks below.