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Died: 4 B.C.E. Jericho, Judea. King of Judea. Herod the Great, king of Judea, was an example of a class of princes who kept their thrones by balancing the delicate relations with the Roman Empire. Herod's much-criticized relationship with Rome would keep Judea safe and establish a Jewish state.
Temple Built by Herod the Great. Herodâs Temple was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Building began in 20-19 BC. The main work was completed over a period of ten years, the decoration continued until 64 AD. A place of pilgrimage, it was the seat of the Divine Presence in Israel. An immense area, the Temple court was three hundred yards wide by five hundred yards long.