Abstract:

One of the most important characters in Jewish history, King/Great Herod/Hirodes (37-4 BC), during his office as a governor of Rome, wrote the names of many important architectural works in Jerusalem and its surroundings. This castle-saray, which King Herod built on a hole in the Judean Desert, is a reflection of his imagination and diversity. King Herod, who is interested in architecture and urbanism, has managed to get out of every work he entered with success, no matter how negative the geographical and topographic conditions appear. Caesarea Maritima (Ancient Port City), Herodium (Kale-saray) and Massada Castle-saray are among the best examples of it. Specifically within the Masada complex, the three-terrassed "asma palace" is one of the most important architectural examples of the Early Roman Empire. In addition, the Castle of Masada has an important place in the Jewish history as a symbol of the resistance of the Jews against the Roman soldiers, also known as the "Observation of the Table" in history. The entire area where the castle-saray is located on the table is the National Park; National Parks, Nature Conservation Areas, Monument Sites and National Site Areas Act (1998) established. It is also fully protected by the "Judaean Desert Nature Reserve" established under the 1998 law. In 2001 the region was listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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