The Promontory Palace

The Promontory Palace (HM17TY)

Location: Caesarea
Country: Israel
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N 32° 29.796', E 34° 53.402'

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Herod's Palace & the Roman Praetorium

The edifice consists of two main units: the Lower Palace comprising the private wing, and the Upper Palace, housing the public wing. The latter, built around a large peristyle courtyard, was associated with the ruler's judicial and administrative functions, as well as the reception and the entertainment of dignitaries. The Upper Palace was built shortly after the erection of the Lower Palace.

Who built this palace? Was it King Herod, on the occasion of the inauguration of the city? Was it a Roman governor, when Caesarea became the capital of the province? Archaeology could not solve this riddle.

Located on one of Caesarea's three sandstone promontories, the palace affords a superb panoramic view: north, to the hippodrome and the harbor; southeast, to the theater.
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HM NumberHM17TY
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Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 5:17am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)36S E 677568 N 3597056
Decimal Degrees32.49660000, 34.89003333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 29.796', E 34° 53.402'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 29' 47.76" N, 34° 53' 24.12" E
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Closest Postal AddressAt or near 12 Israel National Trail, Caesarea , IL
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