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Works in the citadel - aerial view. Photo by Emil Eljam, Antiquities Authority

A fortified structure from the Hellenistic period, which the Hasmoneans destroyed and burned, was uncovered in excavations in the Lachish forest

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"The destruction of the building is probably related to the conquest of the area by the Hasmonean Yochanan Hyrcanus, around the year 112 BC," say archaeologists of the Antiquities Authority, who managed the excavation with the funding of a landmarks project at the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, and with the participation of students from the Land of Israel Studies and Archeology program at the Ministry of Education
Newitzch Statler - The Hasmoneans, 1844. From Wikipedia

Hanukkah: How independent was the Hashemite kingdom?

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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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The ancient aqueduct of Jerusalem. Photo: Asaf Peretz courtesy of the Antiquities Authority

A section of Jerusalem's ancient aqueduct was uncovered in the Umm Tuba neighborhood in the east of the city

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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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