EP: 29 King Herod: Palace Forts & Cities Masada, Caesarea Maritima The Final Construction Projects Part: 7

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This is episode 29 of The Truth Tank As the series on King Herod draws to a close, we will take a look at the final Building Projects of Herod the Great. The civil projects of Jerusalem are done, Herodium Was built and started a new trend in construction, palace forts. Herod looked away from the city landscape of Jerusalem and turned his attention to the Judean desert, where he would go onto build a defensive Network of Palace forts. This would lead to his most ambitious and nature defying project, None other than the legendary Palace Fort of Masada. Still standing today Masada is one of the most spectacular sites in Herod’s kingdom. It gave Herod a place of safety and refuge when things got heated in the city, it also served Jewish rebels during the war in Rome, in later years to come. After Masada, we will take a guided journey through the desert, exploring Herods lesser known forts, towns and retreats that formed a safety zone or a defensive network for when Herod needed a quick escape. Safety was his primary concern especially given his early years gaining back power, with the help of Rome. It’s no surprise he didn’t want to end up stuck in the middle of the desert with no shelter. After, our journey will take us to the city Herod dedicated to his father ‘Antipater’. Before arriving at our final destination, Harrods largest, most ambitious, Grandest statement of power, luxury and his love of Helienism, The magnificent port city of ‘Caesarea Maritima’. The largest in Jerusalem and one of the biggest open see Harbours of the ancient world. https://thetruthtank.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q