For that matter Masada looks a lot like the Acrocorinth too (though it's not quite as tall).
See http://mosaic.lk.net/g-masada.html
or
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0dp00
And no I don't know what the plateau is made off (though the buildings are dolomite which is a form of limestone I believe).
Oliver
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