At the beginning of the Second Temple period, the area of the Temple Mount was five hundred cubits square (approx. two hundred and fifty square meters). During the time of Herod, the area was greatly expanded and reached its present day dimensions. The Holy Temple and its courtyards were situated on the Temple Mount.  Continue
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