Guide to Herodium

Herod’s amazing country estate and burial site has perplexed archaeologists for decades. Finally, ten years  ago, Herod’s tomb was discovered followed by the secret tunnel entrance to the mountain fortress, the theatre and luxurious viewing room decorated with unique secco plaster and wonderful drawings. This, first and only guide to Herodium, written by Roi Porat who heads the Herodium excavations, and Yadin Roman ERETZ Magazine editor,  author of “Herod, the life and death of the King of Judea,” take you through the secrets of Herod’s tomb and palace fortress with photos, detailed maps and reconstructions, and a biography of King Herod.