King Herod’s Tomb: Some Pictures

Courtesy of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, here are some pictures related to the discovery of the tomb of Herod the Great.

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Above: A general view of the slope of Herodium in which Herod’s tomb was found.

 

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Above: The podium of Herod’s tomb.

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Above: An illustrated side view of Herod’s sarcophagus, incorporating stone elements of the sarcophagus which were discovered at the site.