really, support herod, really like him. >> he wanted to be like alexander the great or the great kings of the past. he had this vast building program set up to demonstrate his power and authority. >> herod builds vast theaters and mountain forts. and in 23 bc, herod begins expanding. >> he tries to get with himself by renovating the jewish temple and he does succeed in making it into the one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. >> today, herod's temple is gone, but part of the platform on which it once stood remains, the western wall is still one of the holyiest sites in judea. >> one cannot over estimate.