Alexandreion

The Alexandrion fortress stands on a hilltop, featuring remaining stone structures and water reservoirs that overlook the Jordan Valley at coordinates 32.09583N, 35.46139E.

Between 104 and 77 BCE, Alexander Jannaeus established this military garrison, which later served as a detention center for political prisoners under Herod the Great.

The fortress appears in ancient texts under different names, with Jewish scholars referring to it as Sartaba in the Mishna and Talmud religious documents.

Visitors need to obtain permits before accessing the archaeological site, and walking shoes are essential for navigating the uneven terrain of the excavation areas.

The fortress contains the burial grounds of two sons of Herod the Great, Alexander and Aristobulus, whom their father ordered to be executed.

Location: Jericho Governorate

GPS coordinates: 32.09583,35.46139

Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:56