Herod the Great

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Herod the Great was a King of Judea, who ruled the territory from 37 BC to 4 BC. He was born in 73 BC in Idumea, which was then a province of the Roman Empire, to a family of Edomite origin. He was appointed as king by the Roman Senate and became known for his political savvy, military prowess, and ambitious building projects.

One of Herod's most famous accomplishments was the renovation and expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which became one of the largest and most magnificent religious structures of its time. He also built several fortresses, including the famous Masada, and created a network of roads and aqueducts throughout his kingdom.

Herod was known for his cruelty, and his reign was marked by multiple massacres, including the infamous slaughter of the Innocents, in which he ordered the killing of all male infants in Bethlehem in an attempt to eliminate the prophesied Messiah. He also executed several members of his own family, including his wife and two of his sons.

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