Herod's Palace at Herodium, Ancient royal fortress complex in Judaean Desert, Palestine
The palace consists of a hilltop fortress with circular towers, extensive gardens, and multiple residential structures connected by stone staircases and corridors.
King Herod constructed this palace between 23-15 BCE following his victory against Antigonus supporters, incorporating advanced architectural techniques from Roman and local traditions.
The palace includes a Roman theatre for 650 people and contains frescoes depicting landscapes from Italy and Egypt, demonstrating international artistic influences.
The archaeological site features preserved water systems, including cisterns and aqueducts that transported water from Solomon's Pools to maintain the extensive gardens.
The upper palace sits on an artificial hill with a large pool complex at its base, while the lower palace spans twice the size of the hilltop structure.
Location: West Bank
GPS coordinates: 31.66583,35.24139
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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