Herodian

Highlights of Herodian

Southeast of Bethlehem, bordering the Judean Desert, King Herod built a fortified palace on an artificial mountain and named it after himself. During the Great Revolt the fortress was seized by the Zealots, who transformed the royal pavilion into a synagogue. Bar Kochba's fighters found refuge there as well. In May 2007 a most important archeological and historic find was uncovered - the tomb of King Herod. At the end of 2008 additional discoveries were made: a theater complete with a chamber for VIPs and two sarcophagi where apparently Herod's wife and daughter-in-law were buried.

To get to Herodian you can take a taxi to the foot of the Herodian for approximately 50 NIS. the site is open daily from 8 to 5:30 and there is an entrance fee. The site is located in area C which is under the jurisdiction of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.

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