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After lockdown, new attractions await visitors to Herodian

Israel Antiquities Authority reports that decade-long conservation project has restored an ancient theater, Herod's royal guest house, and a monumental staircase and arch.

by  ILH Staff
Published on  02-02-2021 10:11
Last modified: 02-02-2021 10:11
After lockdown, new attractions await visitors to HerodianEPA / Abir Sultan

People visit Herodium National Park in the Judaean Desert, southeast of Bethlehem, in December 2020 | File photo: EPA / Abir Sultan

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Once Israel's national parks and historic sites reopen to visitors after the COVID lockdown ends, archaeology and history buffs are welcome to inspect new projects at Herodium Park, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday.

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Located on the highest peak of the Judean Desert, Herodium (also known as Herodian) is the site of a palace fortress and small town constructed by Herod the Great from 23-15 BCE to commemorate his victory in a clash with Jews loyal to Antigonus.

Roman Jewish historian Josephus Flavius wrote that Herod "built a town on that spot … and enhanced it with wonderful palaces … and he called it Herodian after himself."

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Herodium is also believed to be the site of Herod's grave.

In 71 CE, the Romans sacked the site.

In a Facebook post, the IAA informed readers that nearly a decade of conservation and restoration work carried out in conjunction with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the IDF Civil Administration has refurbished a number of points at the ancient complex, including an ancient theater, Herod's royal guest house, a monumental staircase, and an archway leading to the palace.

The IAA noted that this was one of the most extensive conservation projects ever undertaken in Israel.

In winter, Herodium Park is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. In summer, the park opens at 8 a.m. and stays open until 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Friday. Entrance tickets can be purchased online.

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