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>> herod is a great leader. a great segment of the population really, really support herod, really like him. >> he wanted to be like alexander the great or the great kings of the past. so he had this vast building program set up to demonstrate his power and authority. >> herod builds vast theaters, aqueducts and forts. and in 23 b.c., herod begins expanding the second temple. >> herod tries to ingratiate himself with the jewish people by enlarging and renovating the jewish temple. and he does succeed in making it into one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. >> today, herod's ...

>> he wanted to be like alexander the great or the great kings of the past. so he had this vast building program set up to demonstrate his power and authority. >> herod builds vast theaters, aqueducts and forts. and in 23 b.c., herod begins expanding the second temple. >> herod tries to engrateiate himself with the jewish people by enlarging and renovating the jewish temple. and he does succeed in making it into one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. >> today, herod's temple is gone, but part of the colossal platform on which it once stood remains. the western wall is still ...

Population really, really support herod, really like him. >> he wanted to be like alexander the great or the great kings of the past. so he had this vast building program set up to demonstrate his power and authority. >> herod builds vast theaters, aqueducts and forts. and in 23 b.c., herod begins expanding the second temple. >> herod tries to ingratiate himself with the jewish people by enlarging and renovating the jewish temple. and he does succeed in making it into one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. >> today, herod's temple is gone, but part of the colossal platform o...