The stone columns, found behind Caesars theater, were brought from all over the Mediterranean and eastern coasts and especially from the famous quarries of Greece, Minor Asia (Turkey), and Egypt. King Herod built Caesarea as a luxurious city, carefully planned with streets and monuments such as temples, a palace, and entertainment sites. The wealth of Roman Caesarea is reflected through the wide range of stone, particular to the roman building style. The import of building raw material, that began with the building of the city, lasted for many years.