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Israel Judah/Hill Country Herodium

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Herodium
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Interior of Herod's palace at the Herodium.



Location:
Herodium
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Located at the foot of the cone-shaped mountain of the Herodium, this large pool of 70 x 45 meters was used for swimming, boating, and as a reservoir.



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Herodium
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In this vast dining hall, Herod entertained his guests. Herod may have been residing at the Herodium, only 3 miles from Bethlehem, when Jesus was born, but moved to Jerusalem prior to the visit of the Magi.



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Herodium
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Baths in the Herodium.



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Herodium
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The gallery was located at the north end of the large dining hall in Upper Herodium.



Location:
Herodium
Description:
High above the desert, this tower stood on the eastern side of the circular wall that surrounded the Herodium. From this tower, messages were relayed from Masada to Jerusalem using mirrors to reflect the sun.