Built by Antiochus Epiphanes, ruler of the Seleucid Empire, after his sacking of the city in 168 BCE, the fortress played a significant role in the events surrounding the Maccabean Revolt and the formation of the Hasmonean Kingdom.
The fortress were built by Antiochus Epiphanes after his sacking of the city in 168 BCE. The fortress played a significant role in the events. These events were surrounding the Maccabean Revolt. These events were surrounding the formation of the Hasmonean Kingdom. Antiochus Epiphanes was ruler of the Seleucid Empire.