Come experience the glory of Herod's creation from 2,000 years ago!

A decade of archaeological conservation and restoration has revealed a wealth of new information and sites at the ancient palace of Herodium. Built by Herod the Great on top of the highest peak in the Judaean Desert between 22 and 15 BC, the fortress-palace was abandoned at least 100 years later. Herod's palace sits today in the West Bank, about 7.5 miles south of Jerusalem and 3.1 miles south of Bethlehem.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) work has restored an ancient theatre - one of the first theatres built in Israel - the Royal Guest House and an archway leading to the palace's "monumental staircase".

King Herod built the palace-fortress and small town at Herodium and is believed to have been buried there.