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Hellenistic fortress destroyed by Maccabeans found


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Hasmonean ruler John Hyrcanus I, a nephew of Maccabean Revolt leader Judah Maccabee, razed the fortified structure during his conquest of Idumea.”

 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-fortress-destroyed-during-revolt-that-established-hannukah-holiday-180979104/

 

This part of ancient history is very unclear for me. This video, nevertheless, is an interesting view of the find:

 

 

 

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