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Hebron - Herodian Stonework
There is a lot of speculation about what the temple of Herod looked like. This is the best structure we have that was built by Herod that might give us some clues. Many think the temple would have looked my like this building at the tomb of the Patriarchs. Notice the giant ashlars have that margin that is so typical of Herodian stone. For some reason a knob was left on one of the stone. Apparently these stones were quarried and these types of knobs were left on them to help in moving them into place and then later removed. Note also the pilasters that were used here.
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