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    Approaching the Entrance to Herod’s Temple

    This animation depicts what Zechariah may have seen as he approached the entrance to the temple. Some sources say that the temple built by Herod was 15 stories high. Apparently, the facade surrounding the front doors was plated with gold. The entrance faced east, so light from the rising sun would have been reflected with dazzling brilliance.

    (1) Court of Women

    (2) Altar of Burnt Offering

    (3) Entrance to the Holy

    (4) Sea of Cast Metal

    Related Scripture(s):

    Lu 1:5-11