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1 day ago · Herod I [2] [3] [a] or Herod the Great ( c. 72 BCE – c. 4 BCE) was a Roman Jewish client king of the Herodian Kingdom of Judea. [4] [5] [6] He is known for his colossal building projects throughout Judea. Among these works are the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the expansion of its base [7] [8] [9] —the Western Wall being ...
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Apr 19, 2024 · At Herodium in the Judaean desert Herod built a great palace, which archaeologists in 2007 tentatively identified as the site of his tomb. In Jerusalem he built the fortress of Antonia, portions of which may still be seen beneath the convents on the Via Dolorosa, and a magnificent palace (of which part survives in the citadel).
- When did Herod the Great reign?Herod the Great was king of Judaea from 37 BCE to 4 BCE, appointed by the Roman Empire after its Senate equipped him with an army to fight off a Pa...
- What did Herod the Great accomplish?Herod the Great was known for consolidating Roman rule over and advancing the Hellenization of Judaea. He built the city of Sebaste on the site of...
- Who were Herod’s parents?Herod, born in southern Palestine, was the son of Antipater, an Edomite whom Julius Caesar later appointed procurator of Judaea. Herod’s mother was...
- How did Herod the Great die?Herod the Great died of natural causes in 4 BCE. His cause of death is debated, but it is known that he was in both mental and physical disorder in...
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3 days ago · Herodium, a palace fortress built by Herod After Herod's death in 4 BCE, the kingdom was partitioned to several parts to each of his three sons (initially four parts), forming the Tetrarchy . The central part of the Tetrarchy was given to Herod Archelaus , including Judea proper, Idumea and Samaria .
Apr 3, 2024 · The Herodium is an ancient fortress and palace built by King Herod the Great 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem.
Apr 2, 2024 · Yaron Rosenthal, who heads the local Gush Etzion Regional Council, welcomed the decision, which he believes will place Herodium on the map for domestic and international tourism. Due to its location in the southern part of the politically combustible West Bank, Herodium attracts far fewer tourists than the more famous ancient Masada fortress ...
Apr 2, 2024 · The Herodium Archaeological Park was declared in 1982 on an area of approximately 1,000 dunams. The site was built by King Herod in the first century BCE as a fortress and palace. From 1972 to 2010, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the site by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
