About 1000 people died in the location in the centre of this image.
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Did they all die at the same time ( within a few minutes)?
There is no definite recount of how long it took for all of them to die, but it must have taken no longer than a day or two.
did this happen in 2001?
Is there a biblical significance to this place?
This place is not mentioned in the bible by its name.
did this event take place in present day Egypt ?
It did not happen in present day. Whether it was in Egypt is a direct geographical question and that I won’t answer.
No, 16 questions left.
Jonestown, Guyana? Poison koolaid?
Did the deaths result from a natural cause ( as opposed to a man-made cause)?
Hitest, Jonestown was in the jungle.
I know that:-) I can’t read damn satellite imagery, I suppose. lol. 
Is this location a spot where Canadian Forces currently are on patrol?
No.
Were the deaths the result of an armed conflict?
Yes, but they were not killed by their enemies (hint).
13 questions left.
Is it the Masada?
Yes, it is the Masada in Israel.
“Where is this #5” is yours to post Illywhacker.
It sucks being 4 time zones away to play this game. That’s the second time I ask questions that could lead to solve the puzzle but that I can’t stay around my computer to wait for an answer because of other things to do. Then I come back and someone solve it! Grrr.
Good job Illy