Jerusalem Temple

The Jerusalem Temple was an ancient religious center in Jerusalem, serving as the main place of worship for the Israelites. It was built in stages, with the First Temple constructed around 957 BCE and destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BCE. The Second Temple was rebuilt later and stood until the Romans destroyed it in 70 CE. The Temple housed the Holy Ark, altar, and sacred artifacts, and was the site of important rituals and sacrifices. It symbolized the spiritual and national identity of the Jewish people and remains significant in religious history and tradition.