Wadi Kelt - 2010 - The River Pratt

Wadi Kelt - 2010 - The River Pratt
Wadi Kelt - 2010 - The River Pratt

July 4, 2010

Herodian - Herod's Winter Retreat - Judean Desert - 2010


A palace fortress built by Herod (37 - 4 BCE). Here Herod entertained and here he was buried. 

The upper Herodian comprises of the fortress and of Herod's castle.

The lower Herodian is made up of a pool containing an island and an adjacent terraced garden, all of which are surrounded by auxiliary buildings, one of which is a Roman Bath house. 
A hyperdrome (stadium), connects to this building. 



The upper Herodian


View of the Lower Herodian


Herod's Palace - Upper Herodian

View of Efrat from the Herodian



Rachel at the Herodian - 2010

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