c. AD 94

J. AJ 15.400

The Antiquities of the Jews 15.400

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

15.400

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

400When this work [for the foundation] was done in this manner, and joined together as part of the hill itself to the very top of it, he wrought it all into one outward surface, and filled up the hollow places which were about the wall, and made it a level on the external upper surface, and a smooth level also. This hill was walled all round, and in compass four furlongs, [the distance of] each angle containing in length a furlong: