Herod's Temple

Herod's Temple was a grand, renovated Jewish temple in Jerusalem, built by King Herod around 19 BCE to replace the second temple. It was a center for religious worship, sacrifices, and national identity for Jews. The temple complex included extensive courtyards, beautiful stonework, and the Holy of Holies, where God's presence was believed to dwell. Herod's renovations made it larger and more impressive, symbolizing Jerusalem's importance. The temple was destroyed in 70 CE by the Romans, but it remains a key symbol in Jewish history and spiritual tradition.