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Parthian City Rooftop
A flat mudbrick rooftop rises above a prosperous city far east of Judea. The open roof gives clear views of the vast night sky.
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Desert Road to Judea
A long westward route crosses moonlit sand deserts, rocky mountain passes, and dry hills toward Judea. Oases and distant ridges break the wide open landscape.
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Herod's Palace, Jerusalem
Jerusalem stands high in the Judean hill country behind strong walls. Herod’s palace overlooks roads leading into the busy city.
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Bethlehem House
A small hillside town near Jerusalem sits among Judean ridges and terraced paths. The house rests beneath the star amid clustered limestone homes.
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