Herodion | King Herod's tomb and palace

Israel video tour with David Hyman, professional tour guide. Herodion is also known as Herodium went through major renovations in recent years and is finally open for a complete visit which includes all the new excavations and gems that were recently discovered. Herodion is very close to Jerusalem, but the road crosses sections of the West Bank, so it's advised to drive there with someone who knows the way. Herodion was one of King Herod's desert palaces, which he built in the wilderness for his safety and comfort. The building techniques and the materials he used were from the highest quality of his day. King Herod chose the site as his final resting place and transformed the mountain into a mausoleum. To do this he covered the hill with earth and build a 25-meter high monument where his stone coffin was placed. In 2007 Professor Ehud Netzer from the Hebrew University unearthed the remains of the royal tomb and his team designed a model of the mausoleum at the site. Another amazing find was the private theater on the side of the mountain, and the decorated chamber right above it, We will enter the palace via the original passage up the royal staircase and tour the palace amenities: The Bathhouse, the garden, and the synagogue. We end our visit with a tour of the underground caves and passages, carved by the Judean rebels in the belly of the mountain, during their battles of the Great Revolt against the Roman, in the Years 67-70 BC
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Recorded by David Hyman with GoPro 9 Hero Black
Edited by David Hyman with Apple Imovie Mini Ipad
Music track for this video: Allabout by Lauren Duski
I would like to thank the restoration team for participating in this video:
Shalom, Naor and Meshi, and the formal of the Team - Yusuf
I would also like to thank Munzar the Shepperd for participating and for allowing me to film his sheep

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  • @powerofgod762
    @powerofgod7624 ай бұрын

    Yes. God bless you

  • @darrellgritten4398
    @darrellgritten43984 ай бұрын

    You are an outstanding guide. My wife and I visited Herodion. I learned more from your video than I did when I visited the site. Very best wishes.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your kind words and support. , I am so glad that the video complimented your visit. Reminding that no video can replace your physical visit to the site. Take care .

  • @YosephKlemensMau
    @YosephKlemensMau10 күн бұрын

    Nice video brother David. Love from Timor Leste

  • @jackhays1194
    @jackhays11942 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, thank you. and yes, hook em horns

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your support. I guess this hat creates many emotions. But it was a gift, and I have no connection to that college of team. Take care.

  • @risenandreturning
    @risenandreturning2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tour, David! I can't believe how much work has been done since I watched stories of the discovery of Herod's "sarcophagus." I'm stunned at how much of the site has been excavated and restored in so little time! 😲 It's sad to hear that Professor Ehud Netzer has passed away. He's the man whose interview's I was lucky enough to catch on tv that taught me about the amazing building projects of Herod. Professor Netzer was a once in a lifetime gift to historians and us regular archaeologist wannabes..... Again, thank you for yet another great tour! p.s. I loved seeing the beautiful young shepherd boy and his flock, too! That was really special 👍✌🏽

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Denise, thanks for watching and for your generous feedback. Very much appreciated. Take care 🙂

  • @tipsonts
    @tipsonts2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks david for the views.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your support. Take care 🙂

  • @labibbiace
    @labibbiace Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Well explained.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and for watching.

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller27402 жыл бұрын

    SHALOM-- DAVID HYMAN,,, -- BEFORE GOING TO BED LATE I FOUND YOUR "GREAT" VIDEO I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE MASADA IT LOOKED ALMOST THE SAME THE BATHS THE ROOMS WITH COLOR TILE FLOORS FOUND I LIKED WAKING MASADA ,,.. BACK TO KING HERODS TOMB MY G--D THE MOVIE ROOM SHOWING THE PILERS GOING UP AND TALKING IN THE( COLOCEM.?) WAS GREAT!! WALKING AROUND OUTSIDE AND SEEING THE YOUNG SHEPARD BOY WITH HIS SHEEP WAS GREAT ,,.. THIS WAS A GOOD NIGHT TIME ISRAEL STORY TO SLEEP TO G--D BLESS.. TODAH!!!!!!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ronald, I'm so glad that you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and for your comments 👌

  • @debbiedeluca8598
    @debbiedeluca85982 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you, David!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Debbie, thanks for watching and for your kind words, take care

  • @debbiedeluca8598

    @debbiedeluca8598

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IsraelwithDavidHyman We hope to make a return trip!!! 🙏😇🙏

  • @TessieMayo
    @TessieMayo2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again, David, for a great tour, and we love your cap! 🤘🏼Hook ‘em Horns!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tessie. The hat was a gift from someone who toured with me. I guess they where from Texas

  • @cecelien.
    @cecelien.2 жыл бұрын

    Love the view of the beautifully decorated private chamber that he built for himself and his guests t is above the theater and the gorgeous 😍 turtledove in the bathhouse, awesome tour, thanks for showing us all these interesting sites 👍🏼

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, hope all is well. Take care 🙂

  • @fernandoquinchia3341
    @fernandoquinchia33414 ай бұрын

    Que fantástico poder ver el herodion en su interior y exterior un cargado de tanta historia sobre Herodes y la Israel del siglo primero mil gracias por este video corto pero muy completo me encantaría ver otros sobre Masada y la ciudad de cesarea. Saludos desde new yersey EEUU.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

  • @ArtHistoryProfessor
    @ArtHistoryProfessor Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love and whole-heartedly appreciate your channel and its outstanding content. As a 56-year-old Jewish American who plans on visiting Israel next year, your videos have helped tremendously in the planning of my itinerary. Your superior knowledge and salient expertise are unmatched. Since I was a very young and inquisitive schoolboy, ancient Jewish history, classical Greek and Roman history and literature, and archaeology (especially that of the Levant) have all been insatiable passions of mine. And it remains the case now. Please keep up the phenomenal work. My only wish is that your videos were much longer, lol. Thank you, Professor David Hyman, and your wife, Mrs. Shiri, for all that you bring to us and KZread. Shalom and my very best and warmest regards to you both from North Carolina, USA. 🤝🤝

  • @lindalee3408
    @lindalee34082 жыл бұрын

    Haha The sheep at the end was sure panic stricken. Was it separated from its lamb? I had heard of Herodian, but you are the first to take me there. I have never seen white limestone before. It's beautiful. I'm so happy you are also an archaeologist. I empathize with your loss of Netzer. I lost my professor, Dr. Grace Hamilton, who lead me to love history. Thanks for another great tour, David.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Linda, thanks for watching and for your comments. Much appreciated 🙏

  • @hermanyosep9864
    @hermanyosep9864 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video...Mr David...

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @fannyon9960
    @fannyon99602 жыл бұрын

    thank you David.Great tour with explanation

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fanny, thanks for watching and for your support, take care

  • @monicaflynn6870
    @monicaflynn68702 жыл бұрын

    Like to see into some of the shops All the videos I have seen walks pass them

  • @sheilaassan4775
    @sheilaassan47752 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tour, so interesting and informative.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 😎

  • @johndallas3327
    @johndallas332711 ай бұрын

    Incredible!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @nckersh
    @nckersh2 жыл бұрын

    David, I LOVE your tours. They are short enough to keep viewers' attention yet you manage to fill them full of interesting facts. Great work! Am going to Herodion tomorrow and thank you for the refresher course :)

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nigel, thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed Herodion. take care.

  • @charlotteendorf3458
    @charlotteendorf3458 Жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoy your tours. Filming all of the places folks go in this area when actually traveling there would be very enjoyable.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Charlotte, thanks for watching and for your kind words. Much appreciated.

  • @gabydolphin2583
    @gabydolphin25832 жыл бұрын

    I'll go ANYWHERE with you! Terrific guide.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gaby,, your kind words are my greatest reward. Thanks so much 😎

  • @BeeArechiga-qo4mg
    @BeeArechiga-qo4mg10 ай бұрын

    Amazing . Thank you for your videos . Viva Israel 🇮🇱. GOD bless .

  • @wandaehalt90
    @wandaehalt902 жыл бұрын

    What a great video tour! I have been to this site but only viewed it from outside as we didn’t have time in the day to go inside. I need to come back to see this! Loved seeing the young lad catch a sheep!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Wanda, great to hear from you. Looks like Israel is reopening and we can start planning tours again. Hope all is well. Take care

  • @bradidf
    @bradidf2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing David! I've read so much about King Herod and the Jewish Revolts and you taking us on this tour was delightful. I lived in Israel and never had the opportunity to visit Herod's Tomb. When I visit again in the new year, I will make this a priority. Thank you for all your great video tours in Israel.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bradidf, so glad that you could "vist" via my videos. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Take care 🙂

  • @drprincearockiadosssebasti7221
    @drprincearockiadosssebasti722111 ай бұрын

    Beautiful coverage, the archeological insights are valuable. It is really a Professionally guided tour ! Fabulous and thank you very much ! Your bonding , love and respect shown for your archeological Professor is really touching ❤

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for your kind words, very much appreciated.

  • @masstruth
    @masstruth2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tour. Thank you!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind comments

  • @fayewood1377
    @fayewood13772 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this very much, thank you.God Bless!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 😎, much appreciated.

  • @debrapittman2603
    @debrapittman26032 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tour thank you so much.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

  • @jamesralph6460
    @jamesralph6460 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @richardglady3009
    @richardglady30092 жыл бұрын

    1. This is the best video I have seen about Herodion! 2. Were the workers you filmed excavating or restoring? 3. The footage of Herod’s tomb was fantastic and the first I have seen of the tomb. 4. The tunnels under the mountain were amazing and, again, first I have seen. I admire the men, women and children who used them in their wars against Rome. I had not heard about Herodion being used in the rebellions, like the more famous Masada and Cave of Letters. 5. I now know why we get along so well, both have backgrounds in archaeology. 6. Thank you for the breadth and, literal, depth of this video!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow Richard, my ears are on fire. Your feedback and insights are very much appreciated. The workers are restorers, they are actually students that are employed via "project 500" aimed to provide employment to those who were dismissed due to Covid. Thanks for watching and take care

  • @mikedavweedman
    @mikedavweedman2 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video!! The presentation in the private viewing room wasn’t available when I was there!! Can’t wait to return!!

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, thanks for watching and for your comments. Take care

  • @lydiabonner..repentancecry
    @lydiabonner..repentancecry2 жыл бұрын

    Can you put the link of the movie Masada... Nice video, I love them...am learning..

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lydia, thanks for watching. I have fixed the link to the Masada movie. And also added it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/oISaraurhsinnbQ.html

  • @fernandoquinchia3341
    @fernandoquinchia33414 ай бұрын

    Si he visto el herodion en muchos videos pero es la primera vez que veo el herodion desde su interior fue fantastica su esplicacion y los detalles.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @VinnieRun
    @VinnieRun2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful but I have never been to the Herodian National Park. Next time I come to Israel I will visit it

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad that you have enjoyed, thanks for watching. take care

  • @user-vh7lf1tv1i
    @user-vh7lf1tv1i10 ай бұрын

    I wanted to know about the weather in Jerusalem.

  • @felipecastro5752
    @felipecastro57522 жыл бұрын

    Greatest vídeo. Mr David is master of biblical archaeology. Love ALL vídeos, Israeli is Very beauty. Another time Will travel at Israeli. I am writting upon Fiction and horror.Later Will contact about consultancy in your website, an special places in Israeli. Lord bless you and family ,Israeli.

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Felipe, thanks for watching and for your kind words, very much appreciated 🙏

  • @josephbethapudi7455
    @josephbethapudi7455 Жыл бұрын

    bj stanley, prof.Emeritus,your presentation is wonderful,if possible mail me the foundingexcavator's info.,who was also your teacher.well done

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joseph. His name is the late professor Ehud Netzer

  • @MeghaJaiswal-qt7im
    @MeghaJaiswal-qt7imКүн бұрын

    Kaun kaun h jo 12th ka chapter pdhne ke baad aaya 😁

  • @girmawongele
    @girmawongele Жыл бұрын

    Was he Jewish or Roman by blood?

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    King Herod was from an Edomean family who converted to Judaism during the 1st century BCE.

  • @studentlife6678
    @studentlife66787 ай бұрын

    Yanha ncert padh kar kaun kaun aaya hai😂😂😂

  • @marcelmolenaar5684
    @marcelmolenaar5684 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe Herod has visited Palestine but it is a speculation

  • @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    @IsraelwithDavidHyman

    Жыл бұрын

    The name Palestine was only invented 150 years after Herod dies, by Emperor Hadrian 132 CE.