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13

Herod the Great’s Summer and Winter Palaces

Lecture no. 13 from the course: The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World

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Taught by Professor Steven L. Tuck | 31 min | Categories: History

Herod was a complex king whose royal image was defined by insecurity, innovation, and a need to reflect his Jewish identity. Starting with his heated Roman baths in each palace, understand how the king was a master of the land and was able to give his people a marvelous oasis in the desert.