Herod was so concerned about his safety and power that he built several huge palace fortresses around Palestine. One of those was at Herodium.

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The problem was, there was nothing at Herodium. Nothing, at least, to make a palace impressive -- and safe.

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So Herod ordered that a mountain be raised, and on it (and in it) a great palace built.

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It is here that Tabitha's Travels take a severe turn, which leads her to the end of her quest.

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Imagine Tabitha climbing two hundred outside stone stairs to the top of the palace, and many more inside, all the while marveling at the beautiful Frescoes, mosaics, and gold decorations.

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Only hints of those remain, but the footprint of this great palace remains, and is clear for visitors to see today.

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