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Hasmonean kingdom

Newitzch Statler - The Hasmoneans, 1844. From Wikipedia

Hanukkah: How independent was the Hashemite kingdom?

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An Israeli stamp from 1951 showing one of the coins minted during the rebellion and symbolizing Jewish sovereignty. Photo: shutterstock

Ben Khosva (Bar Kochva) between presidency and monarchy

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The magnificent tomb mansion from the Second Temple period. Photo: Yuli Schwartz, Antiquities Authority

A Jewish site from the Hasmonean era was uncovered in archaeological excavations in the Sharafat neighborhood of Jerusalem

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The Antiquities Authority excavation in the Russian lot in Jerusalem. Photo: Kafir Arbiv, Antiquities Authority

Evidence of the massacre committed by King Alexander Yanai against his Pharisaic opponents

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Gustav Dora's painting of the Hasmonean Matityahu calls for rebellion

Yehuda the Maccabee, Shimon Hatersi, Jonathan Hagadi - why did each of the five sons of Matthew call himself by a different nickname?

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Gate of Titus in Rome. Not all treasures were looted. There were also some that were put away

Opinion: What is the history?

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The cache of silver coins found in the mansion house from the Hasmonean period. Photo: Assaf Peretz, Antiquities Authority

A cache of rare silver coins from the Hasmonean period was discovered in Modi'in

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A coin of Agrippa showing the portrait of Vespasian. From Wikipedia

The Hasmoneans - part XNUMX and last: Agrippa II - finished and not finished

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A coin with the image of King Agrippa I on it. From Wikipedia

The Hasmoneans XNUMX - Who are you, Agrippa I, King of Judah? - A fugitive criminal, manipulator, megalomaniac, rebel, a tragic figure born of circumstances?!

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A description of a battle involving Indian war elephants, in a temple in Thailand. Photo: shutterstock

Hanukkah story: Who knocked down the elephant?

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A painting depicting Herod. From Wikipedia

Miriam the Hasmonean and Herod - love, intrigues, politics and murders

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Actors dressed as Roman soldiers during battle. Illustration: shutterstock

The Kingdom of the Hasmoneans, part XNUMX: Going for another rebellion? How was it in fashion?

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The remains of the fortress. Photo: Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Antiquities Authority

Antiquities Authority researchers estimate: We found the remains of the Hakra - the citadel with which the Greeks controlled the Temple until they were defeated in the Hasmonean rebellion

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Jordanian men dressed as Roman soldiers as part of a festival held in the city of Jerash. Photo: meunierd / Shutterstock.com

The Hasmoneans - Part 11: Pilgrimage to the Roman generals

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Is a large burial structure recently uncovered by the Antiquities Authority and residents of the Modi'in area, the real tomb of the Maccabees?

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A coin from the reign of Matthew Antigonus - the last Hasmonean king. The illustration on one of its sides is found today on a ten-penny coin.

The Hasmoneans Chapter XNUMX: Antigonus the Hasmonean king of the Parthian bayonets. deterioration?!

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Roman soldiers. Illustration: shutterstock

The Hasmoneans, part nine: between corruption and murder. Did the feud between the brothers bring an end to the kingdom of the Hasmonean dynasty?

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The figure of Queen Shlomzion Alexandra. From Wikipedia

The Hasmoneans - Chapter XNUMX: Finally, a queen. inclusive? manipulative? Or simply from a lack of political backbone?

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Coins of Alexander Yanai. From Wikipedia

The Hasmoneans Chapter XNUMX: Yanai - Blain from this and executioner from this

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royal crown Illustration: shutterstock

The Hasmoneans Chapter XNUMX - Peace, Lord King

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John Hyrcanus I, painting from the 16th century. From Wikipedia

History of the Hasmoneans - Chapter XNUMX - Yohanan Hyrcanus I

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A depiction of Hellenistic soldiers fighting barbarians on a coffin discovered in Ashkelon in 2009. Photo: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.com

The Hasmoneans, Chapter Three: The conflagration also fell on Shimon

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Greek soldiers. Illustration: shutterstock

The Hasmoneans Chapter 2: Will? I did not know!

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Judah the Maccabee prays for the dead after his victory. Painting by Rubens. From Wikipedia

Everything we wanted to know about the Hasmoneans and were ashamed to ask - 1: We prayed to this hero?!

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Statue of Antiochus IV. Photo: Haifa University

Who will transcribe the stories of Israel?

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