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He devised an elaborate site for the pyramids, setting up great columns around them. On the columns, he put suits of armor for a permanent memorial. Beside the suits of armor, he carved ships so that all who sail the sea might see them.
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This is the tomb that he built in Modein, which remains to this day.
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Trypho dealt dishonestly with the young king Antiochus and killed him.
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He put on the crown of Asia and became king in his place. He brought great disaster on the land.
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But Simon built up the fortresses of Judea and put protection all around them with high towers, great walls, gates, and bolts. In addition, he stored food in the fortresses.