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TIL despite little to no mention in the Bible, King Herod's Palace Fortress was a mere 6km from Bethelem (place of Jesus Christ's birth). King herod was known for his brutal reign and magnificent construction projects. I discovered it while working on a historical diorama for my local church.

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