Herodium was Built by King Herod to Be His Burial Ground but Why Is His Tomb Missing?

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Thousands of years ago, Herodium stood tall and proud in the desert outside of Jerusalem. The thriving settlement was a magnificent sight as it had imposing walls structured all around it. The highly fortified Herodium was built for Judean King Herod the Great.

Rumor has it that Herodium was not only a palace and formidable fortress for Herod. It was said to also be Herod’s burial site. But this has not been proven for decades until a group of archaeologists made a remarkable discovery.