Hyrcania
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Regions | Judea |
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Founded | 1st Century BC |
Builders | John Hyrcanus |
Alexander Jannaeus | |
Ratings | 4.8 |
Abandon | 14th century |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2305250 |
About Hyrcania
Hyrcania was an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert. It was built by Hasmonean ruler John Hyrcanus or his son Alexander Jannaeus in the 2nd or 1st century BCE. The fortress was rebuilt and greatly expanded by King Herod.
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