Definition: One of several fortresses built in 24 BC by Herod the Great and the only one named after him. A circular protective wall with four watch towers enclosed a synagogue, a palace, baths, and a banquet hall.

Also Known As: Herodion

Related Resources:

Archaeology of Israel
Links and resources from your guide.

Near Eastern Archaeology
Archaeological investigations into the ancient worlds of the Near East.

<Back to Last Page> <Full Glossary>