The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/herod/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Herod | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/herod/ 32 32 2,100-year-old mystery unearthed with dismantled Hasmonean-era wall in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/2100-year-old-mystery-unearthed-with-dismantled-hasmonean-era-wall-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:14:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3707168 A fortification in the heart of the capital was likely built shortly after the Hanukkah story took place. Now experts are asking why it was systematically taken apart, and by whom

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]]> New parts of Herod’s palace unveiled, including 300-seat personal theater https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-parts-of-herods-palace-unveiled-including-300-seat-personal-theater/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:56:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2446022 Judean king's arched stairway, foyer exposed at Herodium, along with majestic room in which he hosted Marcus Agrippa, the second-in-command to Caesar Augustus, in 15 BCE

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]]> Hi-tech test shatters claim ancient inscription is 1st proof of Christianity https://www.timesofisrael.com/hi-tech-test-shatters-claim-ancient-inscription-is-1st-proof-of-christianity/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:14:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2280584 Study indicates the marble bearing the 'Nazareth Inscription,' a mysterious 1st century text linked by some to Jesus's resurrection, was quarried in Greece, not the Holy Land

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]]> Israeli researchers grow new date plants from 2,000-year-old seeds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-grow-date-plants-from-2000-year-old-seeds/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2235772 Six saplings sprout from ancient kernels gathered at Judean archaeological sites; scientists hope to pollinate female plants and produce fruit

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]]> Kid on school trip unearths Second Temple-era coin in West Bank stream https://www.timesofisrael.com/kid-on-school-trip-unearths-second-temple-era-coin-in-west-bank-stream/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:37:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2006579 2,000-year-old artifact found in Shilo stream is from the rule of Herod Agrippa, the last king of Judea and grandson of Herod the Great

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]]> Still no budget for conservation at Western Wall section where boulder fell https://www.timesofisrael.com/still-no-budget-for-conservation-at-western-wall-section-where-boulder-fell/ Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:31:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1916732 Antiquities Authority says it's 'ready to get to work' shoring up wall adjacent to egalitarian prayer area, but government isn't transferring necessary funds

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]]> New Franciscan museum in Jerusalem shows life in Jesus’ time https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-franciscan-museum-in-jerusalem-shows-life-in-jesus-time/ Sat, 07 Jul 2018 13:49:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884805 Displays with inscriptions in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Samaritan illustrate the kaleidoscopic variety of cultures present in the Holy Land during the first centuries

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]]> Behind the scenes at the Israel Museum, in new documentary https://www.timesofisrael.com/behind-the-scenes-at-the-israel-museum-in-new-documentary/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:10:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1730391 'The Museum' offers a carefully curated look at what drives and directs one of Israel's greatest cultural institutions

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]]> How have Roman structures lasted so long? New research finds concrete answers https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-have-romans-structures-lasted-so-long-research-finds-concrete-answers/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:08:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653250 Ancient Israeli coastal city of Caesarea composed of surprising mortar recipe, Utah University geologist discovers

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]]> Virtual reality app recreates Jerusalem during Second Temple https://www.timesofisrael.com/virtual-reality-app-recreates-jerusalem-during-second-temple/ Sat, 08 Apr 2017 07:53:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1596601 Lithodomos VR offers visitors 3D look at the holy city during the life of Jesus; IAA to develop digital reconstruction of ancient Galilee

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]]> Archaeologists get set to dig at Masada, after 11-year hiatus https://www.timesofisrael.com/archaeologists-get-set-to-dig-at-masada-after-11-year-hiatus/ Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:02:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1548554 Tel Aviv University team will excavate rebel dwellings, Herod's gardens in month-long expedition at UNESCO heritage site

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]]> In the Etzion Bloc, source of Jerusalem’s water, and defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-the-etzion-bloc-source-of-jerusalems-water-and-defense/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 06:30:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1371459 In Herod's era, Jerusalem had grown so fast there was never enough water for its residents. Then the king found a supply that he hoped would make the people love him...

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]]> Mideast Christians face ‘apocalypse’ at hands of Islamic State, top UK cleric says https://www.timesofisrael.com/mideast-christians-face-apocalypse-at-hands-of-islamic-state-top-uk-cleric-says/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 17:33:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1309362 'Elimination' looms, warns archbishop of Canterbury; Pope denounces 'monstrous evil' inflicted upon Syria and Libya

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]]> Archaeologist claims to find chisel used to build Western Wall https://www.timesofisrael.com/archaeologist-claims-to-find-chisel-used-to-build-western-wall/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:57:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=959642 Metal tool likely dropped by laborer working on higher sections, says Eli Shukron; Antiquities Authority still checking find

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]]> Look, but don’t touch https://www.timesofisrael.com/look-but-dont-touch/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:17:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=879108 The wonders of texture, fabric and metaphor in three current exhibitions

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