Solomon's Temple
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Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was a biblical Temple in Jerusalem believed to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE. Its description is largely based on narratives in
16th century depiction by François Vatable
Modern-day reconstruction of Jerusalem during the reign of Solomon (10th century BCE) from Jerusalem Walls National Park. The temple stands on the original Mount Moriah, as it looked prior to its expansion by King Herod in the 1st century BCE.
The Dedication of Solomon's Temple, by Jan Luyken (1700)
King Solomon dedicates the Temple at Jerusalem. Painting by James Tissot or follower, c. 1896–1902.
Second Temple
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The Second Temple was the temple in Jerusalem that replaced Solomon's Temple, which was destroyed during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in 587 BCE. The Second Temple was constructed around 516 BCE
Model of Herod's Temple (inspired by the writings of Josephus) displayed within the Holyland Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum
Rebuilding of the Temple (illustration by Gustave Doré from the 1866 La Sainte Bible)
Herod's Temple as imagined in the Holyland Model of Jerusalem; east at the bottom
The Royal Stoa in the Holyland Model of Jerusalem