THE CITY: THEN AND NOW
Here is
a reconstruction of Jerusalem during Jesus' lifetime, based on archaeological
and historical evidence as well as speculation.
No one knows where the
Temple stood, though it's assumed it was built over the sacred stone that now
lies under the Dome of the Rock.
Roll over a number to see the site as
it exists today.
THEN: GolgothaReputed site of
Jesus' crucifixion and tomb.
NOW: Church of the Holy
SeptulcherFirst built ca. A.D. 326

THEN: Wealthy residential
areaLuxurious two story houses.
NOW: Jewish
QuarterRestored after the 1967 war.

THEN: West side of Temple
MountHuge platform built by Herod.
NOW: Western (Wailing)
WallRemains are an important Jewish shrine.

THEN: Main entranceStaircase and
passageways to Temple Mount.
NOW: Al-Aqsa MosqueOne of Islam's
lares.

THEN: Beautiful GateWhere Jesus
may have entered the city.
NOW: Golden GateBlocked site where
believers expect Messiah to enter.

PHOTOGRAPH BY
BARON WOLMAN |