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One can only imagine the engineering and labor it took to build Herod the Great’s palace/villa on the steep, north facing cliff of Masada. There was a wall separating the palace from the fortress of Masada, giving Herod total privacy and security.
The luxurious palace consisted of three terraces, with a natural rock-cut staircase connecting them. The upper terrace was the actual living quarters. Herod had a semi-circular “deck” built in front of the palace that provided a most spectacular view of the Dead Sea valley.
Sculpted conception of Herod's palace/villa on Masada
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Both the middle and lower terraces served as places of entertainment and relaxation for Herod and his special guests. The lower terrace had a small, private bathhouse.
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