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The Roman Influences on Palestine are evident through the architectural style of existing ancient cities like Bethlehem. The Romans also built many of the notable religious structures that dot the Palestinian state of today.
The Roman influences on Palestine started when Rome consolidated its rule over the region around 63 BC. Palestine came under Roman rule when Rome included the ancient kingdom of Judah into the empire as a province. The effective control over present day Palestinian territories was left under the administration of local Jewish kings. The most famous of the Jewish kings was King Herod. King Herod ruled the areas comprising the present Palestine region from 37 to 4 BC. Jesus Christ was born under his reign.
King Herod was an able ruler. He rebuilt Jerusalem and other cities in the region. The Roman influence on Palestine was particularly exhibited during his reign. The cities were reconstructed according to Roman plan and architecture. Emperor Hadrian took control over the region in 135 AD. Emperor Constantine assumed the Roman throne on 313 AD. He actively promoted the Christian religion and built a number of notable Christian religious structures like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Church of the Resurrection.
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