The Majestic Herodian (Herodium) Fortress Palace Tour in Bethlehem! King Herod, Birthplace of Jesus!

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King Herod built the Herodian Fortress, which was massive in size, and yelled to all the Bethlehem area majesty and power. Discover this amazing site and learn some profound lessons about whose kingdom we should build. Will we build our kingdom, which is temporary, or Christ's, which is eternal?

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Historical Overview
6:22 - Touring the Top of the Herodian
17:33 - Walking the Tunnel System
20:37 - Herod's Tomb & Theater (Side of the Herodian)
21:45 - Bible Talk: Contrast Between Two Kingdoms
33:54 - Faith Lesson

Location
1. The Herodian (Herodium) was a fortress and palace of King Herod located about 3 miles (5 km.) south of Bethlehem.
2. It’s on the edge of the Judean Wilderness that lies to the southeast.
3. Nearby dirt just north of the Herodium was hauled and placed upon an already existing mountain to form the Herodium, making it a perfect volcano-like shape. This added height gave it natural protection and allowed Herod to see Jerusalem from its northern tower.
4. It was massive in size and overshadowed everything in the area with its presence and majesty.
5. The location of the Church of the Nativity is northwest, in line with the lower pool complex below the Herodian.

Places of Interest
1. Lower Section
Park Entrance
Ballista balls at the park entrance.
Herodian Palace
Mikveh
Water Pool
City Ruins
Colonnade Pillars
Roman Garden​
Funeral Complex

2. Upper Section
Herodian Palace and Fortress
Four Towers of the Palace (north, east, west, and south)
Synagogue converted from Herod's living quarters (used from 66–70 AD)
Mikvah
Bathhouse
Cisterns
Bar Kokhba Revolt Tunnels (132–136 AD)
Remains of churches and monasteries from the Byzantine Period dating from 350 to 650 AD. Evidence of these can be found from the two apses on the north and south sides and columns in the middle.
Tunnels complex​

3. Mountain Slope Facing Jerusalem
Royal Theater
Herod’s Tomb
Staircase going up the mountain.
4. The hill just to the north from where dirt was taken to build the upper part of the Herodium Fortress and shape its lower part.