Herod the Great
The King’s Final Journey
The exhibition was the first major one dedicated to Herod the Great (c. 72 - c. 4 BCE), a ruler known for his ambitious building projects and complex political legacy. It presented architectural reconstructions and archaeological finds at different scales, alongside architectural models, maps, animations, and videos. Designed as a linear journey through time and space, it guided visitors chronologically through his life and across key sites of his reign.
The exhibition concluded with a full-scale, 1:1 reconstruction of Herod’s tomb at Herodium, the only confirmed burial site of the king. A key challenge was to display the entire structure using only original elements, without fabricating missing parts. The design and installation process involved close collaboration between archaeologists, engineers, and designers.
The exhibition offered an integrated experience, combining research, archaeological artifacts, and thoughtful design across space, media, and objects to create an educational and engaging presentation.
Role: Exhibition Architect, IDBruno Design Studio
Client: The Israel Museum
Curators: Dudi Mevorah, Silvia Rozenberg
Year: 2013
Scope: Architectural planning of the exhibition layout · Detail design and production drawings for display elements · Spatial design and reconstruction of Herod’s tomb based on archaeological findings
Photo: Elie Posner
Photo: Elie Posner
Photo: Elie Posner
tholos 3D imaging
tholos reconstruction
tholos roof reconstruction
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Photo: Elie Posner
Photo: Elie Posner
Photo: Elie Posner
detailed drawing
Photo: Elie Posner