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

[@darrellgritten4398]

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]

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 .

[@powerofgod762]

Yes. God bless you

[@ronaldmiller2740]

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]

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

[@risenandreturning]

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]

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

[@ArtHistoryProfessor]

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 KZbin. Shalom and my very best and warmest regards to you both from North Carolina, USA. 🤝🤝

[@tipsonts]

Thanks david for the views.

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for watching and for your support. Take care 🙂

[@YosephKlemensMau]

Nice video brother David. Love from Timor Leste

[@lindalee3408]

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]

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

[@jackhays1194]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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.

[@TessieMayo]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@cecelien.]

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]

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

[@fernandoquinchia3341]

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]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

[@monicaflynn6870]

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

[@debbiedeluca8598]

Amazing! Thank you, David!

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@debbiedeluca8598]

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

[@hermanyosep9864]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for watching

[@labibbiace]

Thank you. Well explained.

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for your support and for watching.

[@fannyon9960]

thank you David.Great tour with explanation

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@sheilaassan4775]

Fantastic tour, so interesting and informative.

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks so much 😎

[@BeeArechiga-qo4mg]

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

[@nckersh]

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]

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

[@charlotteendorf3458]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@gabydolphin2583]

I'll go ANYWHERE with you! Terrific guide.

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@richardglady3009]

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]

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

[@bradidf]

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]

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

[@wandaehalt90]

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]

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

[@drprincearockiadosssebasti7221]

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]

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

[@mikedavweedman]

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]

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

[@fayewood1377]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks so much 😎, much appreciated.

[@johndallas3327]

Incredible!

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for watching

[@lydiabonner..repentancecry]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Hi Lydia, thanks for watching. I have fixed the link to the Masada movie. And also added it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHJfHyoi8p0o7M

[@masstruth]

Wonderful tour. Thank you!

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for your kind comments

[@debrapittman2603]

Beautiful tour thank you so much.

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

[@jamesralph6460]

Very cool

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Thanks for watching.

[@VinnieRun]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@user-vh7lf1tv1i]

I wanted to know about the weather in Jerusalem.

[@felipecastro5752]

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]

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

[@josephbethapudi7455]

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

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

Hi Joseph. His name is the late professor Ehud Netzer

[@MeghaJaiswal-qt7im]

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

[@girmawongele]

Was he Jewish or Roman by blood?

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@studentlife6678]

Yanha ncert padh kar kaun kaun aaya hai😂😂😂

[@marcelmolenaar5684]

Maybe Herod has visited Palestine but it is a speculation

[@IsraelwithDavidHyman]

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

[@fernandoquinchia3341]

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]

Thanks for watching