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The images in this section were located on the western ridge (hill) of Jerusalem during the Second Temple Period (NT Era). This area was resettled during the Maccabean Period and became the major area for upper class dwellings. It was here that Herod the Great (37–4 B.C.) built his palace.

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Overview of ModelOverview of ModelOverview of Western HillOverview of Western HillWhole City Looking NorthwestWhole City Looking NorthwestWestern HillWestern HillSouthwest Corner 1Southwest Corner 1Southwest Corner 2Southwest Corner 2Approach Temple Mount from SWApproach Temple Mount from SWHerod's Palace Overview 1Herod's Palace Overview 1Herod’s Palace and Towers 1Herod’s Palace and Towers 1Herod’s Palace and Towers 2Herod’s Palace and Towers 2Herod's Palace Overview 2Herod's Palace Overview 2Herod's Palace DetailHerod's Palace DetailHerodian Towers & Second WallHerodian Towers & Second WallCalvary & Second WallCalvary & Second WallWestern Hill to TempleWestern Hill to TempleWest of Temple 1West of Temple 1West of Temple 2West of Temple 2Hasmonean PalaceHasmonean PalaceTheaterTheaterTower of PsephinusTower of Psephinus
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