analysis revealed new objects, found in the archaeological site of the mausoleum of King Herod the Great in the Herodium (Herodion in Greek) has provided archeologists from Hebrew University with additional assurance that it actually was the burial place of the famous and controversial leader of the first century BC. Herod the Great was king of Judea (named by the Romans) from 37 BC. to 4 BC., being known in his lifetime for his many monumental building projects, including rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem, the palace at Masada, the port city of Caesarea (Caesarea), and the palace complex in Herodium 15 kilometers south of Jerusalem.
Based on a study of the architectural elements found in the archaeological site, researchers have been able to determine that the mausoleum, where the wreckage was found the sarcophagus of Herod, was a splendid two-story structure with a concave conical roof , about 25 meters high, a fully appropriate for the taste and status of Herod. The excavations at the site have also helped to find many fragments of two additional tombs, which researchers believe they may belong to members of the family of Herod.
The mausoleum was deliberately destroyed by Jewish rebels who occupied the site during the first Jewish revolt against the Romans, which began around the year 66 AD.
Netzer believes that the Herodium never have been built without the known determination of Herod, made early in his career, to be buried in this isolated and barren area. Undoubtedly, personally chose the exact location of his mausoleum, and that from the looks of Jerusalem and its surroundings. This led to his decision to make the entire complex a tribute to himself, and therefore put a name derived from their own.
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