HERODION

KOHANIM CAUTION!!! Herod and his family were buried at Herodion. Archaeologists are almost sure that they found their tombs. The sections of Herodion that tourists visit have already been searched to see if his tomb is there. Ask your Rabbi if it is ok to visit.

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Details

Google Maps --- Duration 4HR (check carefully the bus schedule, they don't come too often)

-There are incredible archeological remains in Herodion. There are underground rooms used during the Jewish Revolts. Plus the views of the area are incredible!

-There also is a nice video presentation.

SAFETY!

- It's safer to go there by taking the bus (From Yerushalayim) or going with an armed local or tour guide. The bus drops you off at the bottom of the mountain. There is an army base right there (meaning it's safer). At the entrance click the 'doorbell' to be let in.

History

-Herod built Herodion as a palace, fortress, and ultimately as a tomb for himself. Herodion was used by Jews to defend themselves against the Romans in the Jewish Revolt of 66 and during the Bar Kachba Revolt. They found an old Shul in Herodion.

Archeological	5/5
Historical	5/5
Nature	1/5
Views	5/5

Entrance. Click the doorbell, for the gate to open.

The views here are incredible! You can see Yerushalayim from here.

Model of Herodion at the visitor center.

Mini replica of Herod's tomb.

The Shul.

A Mikvah.

A fancy cistern.

Area from the Bar Kochba Revolt!

They have a nice video presentation.

Etching of a ship.

Ehud Netzer, was the archeologist in charge of excavating Herodion. He fell here, passing away a few days later.

A theatre.

View of the lower area.

Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to fully explore the area.