Jannaeus established the city of Gamla in 81 BC as the Hasmonean capital for the region .
The Golan , however , remained in Seleucid hands until the campaign of Alexander Jannaeus from 83 -- 80 BC .
Alexander Jannaeus established the city of Gamla in 81 BC as the Hasmonean capital for the region .
The Golan , however , remained in Seleucid hands until the campaign of Alexander Jannaeus from 83 -- 80 BC .