Resurrecting Herodium: A royal desert fortress awakens After 2,000 years (opens original article in a new tab)

An ancient fortress in the Judean Desert, Herodium, was revived after 2000 years for an international heritage conference featuring historical reenactments and international participation.

• Herodium, an ancient fortress, was reopened after 2000 years for an international conference on Israeli heritage
• The event featured a multi-sensory performance about historical conflicts and included U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee
• The Heritage Ministry's project aims to restore and promote historical sites as cultural and educational destinations
• Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu emphasized resilience against attempts to undermine Israel's historical narrative