Masada (israel): The Three Levels of Herod the Great's Northern Palace (Photo 2)
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Issue Date
5/22/2016
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Judea , Israel , Dead Sea , Jewish-Roman War , First Jewish Revolt , Siege , Herod the Great , Fortress , Mesa , Northern Palace , Columns , Frescoes
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From this vantage point one can see the three distinct levels of Herod the Great's palace at Masada. The lower level has columns and frescos on the column plinths. The frescoes are geometric squares and diamonds in red, peach and blue.