The Second Temple was built in Jerusalem from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
The Second Temple, also known as the Herodian Temple, was constructed in Jerusalem during the first century B.
C. by Herod the Great, the Roman-appointed king of Judea. This monumental project was intended to replace the First Temple, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.
C. The construction of the Second Temple was a massive undertaking that required the labor of thousands of workers and the investment of vast resources. The temple complex was an architectural marvel, with its grandiose facade and intricate decorations. The main sanctuary, known as the Holy of Holies, housed the Ark of the Covenant and was considered the most sacred space in all of Judaism. The Second Temple was not only a religious center but also a symbol of Jewish national identity and spiritual heritage.
The completion of the Second Temple marked a significant turning point in the history of Jerusalem and the Jewish people. It became the focal po...
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