The Southern Staircase

1st Century BCE–1st Century CE

Ancient stone ruins and archaeological site near a large stone wall, with hills and scattered buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
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An illustrated reconstruction of an ancient temple complex with high stone walls, arched gateways, and several large buildings, set against a hilly landscape with scattered trees.
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4th Century BCE–6th Century CE

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Wilson’s Arch

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The Double Gate

The Double Gate together with the Triple Gate, known as the Huldah Gates, provided entry to the Temple esplanade from the south side of the mount via subterranean ramps. The Double Gate, which…
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A rectangular ancient stone tablet with worn Greek inscriptions carved into its surface, displayed upright in a museum setting. The text is faded and partially eroded, making some letters difficult to read.
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Temple Warning Inscription

A Temple inscription, also referred to as the Temple balustrade inscription or the soreg inscription, warns gentiles not to cross the balustrade (soreg) around the Temple, as doing so was considered a…
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Ancient stone ruins with broken columns and scattered stone blocks, surrounded by moss and grass, set within ancient stone walls and partially preserved structures.
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Mikvaot in the Temple Complex

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