Holyland Model of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
The Holyland Model of Jerusalem, also known as Model of Jerusalem at the end of the Second Temple period (Hebrew: דגם ירושלים בסוף ימי בית שני) is a 1:50 scale model of the city of Jerusalem in the late Second Temple period.
Model of Ancient Jerusalem - See The Holy Land
The gold-trimmed Second Temple and its vast courtyard dominate the Model of Ancient Jerusalem. Herod ’s Palace, the twin-spired Palace of the Hasmoneans, the streets and markets are all identifiable.
Holyland Model of Jerusalem - Madain Project (en)
The Holyland Model was designed by Michael Avi-Yonah, based on the writings of Josephus Flavius, during the middle years of 1960s CE. Although it is promoted as authentic and accurate, it is more of a creative representation of the ancient city of Jerusalem during the first century CE.
The Model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period
The model, measuring some 1,000 square meters, was created by Professor Avi-Yonah, a leading scholar specializing in ancient Jerusalem. Avi-Yona's reconstruction is based on descriptions from Jewish sources, particularly the Mishnah, and the writings of the contemporary historian Flavius Josephus.
The Second Temple Model (Aerial View) - Bible History
This is a fantastic model of ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the Second (Herod's) Temple, before its destruction in 70 AD. It was created by archaeologists according to various historical sources: Josephus, the Mishnah, the Talmuds, the Tosephta, and the New Testament as well as archaeological discoveries.
Holyland Model of Second Temple Jerusalem - Israel and You
Apr 8, 2014 · Covering 2000 square meters (21,500 square feet), this 50:1 scale model, covering nearly one acre, evokes ancient Jerusalem at its peak, meticulously recreating its topography and architectural character in 66 CE, the year in which the Great Revolt against the Romans broke out, leading to the destruction of the Temple and the city in the year ...
Shrine of the Book Information Center | The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The model of Jerusalem recreates how the city looked during the Second Temple period, in the year 66 CE. In that year, the city reached the peak of its development and size, covering an area of ca. 445 acres (more than twice the size of the Old City today); This was the year that the Great Revolt against the Romans erupted, resulting in the ...
Pictorial guide to the model of ancient Jerusalem at the time of …
Jun 18, 2010 · Pictorial guide to the model of ancient Jerusalem at the time of the Second Temple in the grounds of the Holyland Hotel : english, français, deutsch by Holyland Corporation Inc.
Model Of Jerusalem In The Second Temple Period
The model of Jerusalem, as it existed at the end of the Second Temple period, is an incredible place to visit while in Israel. The original location for this model was at the Holyland Hotel in Jerusalem, but it was moved to a new site at the Israel Museum, near the …
Jerusalem Model Rediscovered - The BAS Library
Today, however, the completely restored 13-foot by 15-foot zinc model, crafted in 1872 by a Hungarian Catholic, Stephan Illes, has been put on display in the Museum of the History of Jerusalem in the Citadel of the Old City and has become an instant attraction for scholars, residents and tourists.