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Exploring the Burial Site of King Herod "the Great" by John W. Moore all photo rights reserved by Bible Passages but can be used with permission The Herodium - Herod's Burial Site and Fortress Palace near Bethlehem When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, Herod the Great was ruling Judea under the authority of Rome. During his nearly 40-year reign he commissioned the construction of numerous civic buildings, public works projects, religious temples, and has been given the m

By John W. Moore When visitors arrive to the old city of Jerusalem, they are met by a cacophony of sounds and an array of odors and fragrances. They also encounter the hustle and bustle of residents moving through the crowded streets on their way to the market, or perhaps to their favorite restaurant or place of residence.In the northern section of the Muslim and Christian quarters, visitors and residents alike may also find themselves having to navigate a line of Christian p