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

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