Cypros, Herodian fortress in Jericho, Israel
The fortress sits on Tel al-Aqabah hill, rising above Wadi Qelt stream, three kilometers southwest from the center of Jericho.
Built by King Herod in the first century BCE on the ruins of a Hasmonean fortification, Cypros served as one of seven desert fortresses.
The fortress bears the name of Herod's mother, Cypros, reflecting the Roman practice of naming significant structures after family members.
The archaeological site contains multiple water cisterns, bathhouse remains, and fortification walls accessible through unpaved roads from northwest Jericho.
Archaeological excavations revealed a monolithic onyx bathtub weighing 1.5 tons within the fortress's luxurious bathhouse complex.
Location: Jericho
GPS coordinates: 31.84547,35.42572
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:09
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