c. AD 77

J. BJ 4.7

The Wars of the Jews 4.7

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

4.7

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

7On its acclivity, which is straight, houses are built, and those very thick and close to one another. The city also hangs so strangely, that it looks as if it would fall down upon itself, so sharp is it at the top.