The enormous complex of Herodion was built fifteen kilometers south of Jerusalem and about five kilometers southeast of Bethlehem between 23 and 20 BC; It was divided into two parts: Upper Herodion, located on the mountain and containing the palace and fortress, and Lower Herodion, which is located at the base of the mountain, and consisted of many palace annexes that were used by the king's family and friends and the central offices of the capital of the region. When you are in Jerusalem or Bethlehem, you must Visit this archaeological and historical landmark and get to know it closely.