First Temple

The First Temple, also known as Solomon's Temple, was a significant religious structure built in ancient Jerusalem around the 10th century BCE. Commissioned by King Solomon, it served as the central place of worship for the Israelites, housing the Ark of the Covenant, which contained sacred artifacts. The temple symbolized the presence of God among the people and played a key role in Jewish worship and identity. It was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, leading to the Babylonian exile, and its destruction is a pivotal moment in Jewish history and collective memory.