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Reflections on King Herod’s architectural feats

In a short span of 30 years, this individual was able to build up three significant fortress within his domain

- Herodium
- Masada
- Temple of Jerusalem

Sources describe him as ambitious, demanding and meticulous in planning down to the last details. These are very familiar character traits shared by the following individuals

- Steve Jobs
- Jeff Bezos
- Elon Musk

Temple Mount, formerly site of Temple 2

Model of the Herodium fortress

Model of the Masada fortress