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Jerusalem Post/Archaeology

A Herodian lesson for Israel from ancient Jerusalem

At the entrance to Herodium is a cluster of boulders at the foot of the hilltop, behind a sign that reads “Rolling stones from the time of the Jewish revolts against Rome.” 

 The rolling stones at Herodium.
The rolling stones at Herodium.
(photo credit: STEVE LINDE)
BySTEVE LINDE
JUNE 17, 2023 03:29
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