Herod the Great

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Meaning

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

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Burns, Ross (2007) Damascus: A History Routledge pg 52 The control of Damascus reverted to Syria either upon the death of Herod the Great or was part of the lands given to Herod Philip which were given to Syria with his death in 33/34 CE. Source: Internet

“Did archaeologists find the royal banqueting complex of King Herod the Great in Jerusalem?” Source: Internet

Herod the Great considerably enlarged the temple (see Herod's Temple ), making it one of the largest religious structures in the world. Source: Internet

The Roman client, King Herod (most likely the great builder Herod the Great ), erected a long stoa on the east, and Agrippa (c.63 BC – 12 BC) encouraged the growth of a new suburb south of this. Source: Internet

Herod the Great, as he was known, devoted himself to developing and beautifying the city. Source: Internet

This was where Herod the Great as buried! Source: Internet

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