Hanson Kenneth. Археологические байки. Эпизод 12. Выкапывая Ирода Великого.

When we consider the archaeological sites in Israel today, none are more impressive than the remains of ancient structures built under the auspices of King Herod the Great. From the great Jerusalem Temple to an assortment of monuments and entire cities scattered across this ancient land, the archaeology of this mighty but monstrous tyrant-king is nothing short of a treasure trove for scholars and adventures alike. The archaeological landscape includes some of the most sensitive areas in today’s Middle Eastern tinderbox, bringing an added dimension of geopolitics into the mix. Both above ground and underground, there’s nothing like the remains of Herod’s realm…