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The temple itself was 60 by 20 cubits in area and 40 cubits high. A cubit was 21.85 inches, so the building was 109 by 36 ft. (33 by 11 m).

The temple itself was 60 by 20 cubits in area and 40 cubits high. A cubit was 21.85 inches, so the building was 109 by 36 ft. (33 by 11 m).

In contrast to the Josephus, the Mishna gives dimensions of 500 cubits by 500 cubits (861 by 861 ft., 262.50 by 262.5 m).<ref>Mishna, Middoth 2: 1-2.</ref> The Mishna's description is suspiciously similar to Ezekiel's ideal temple and was written well after the temple no longer existed.<ref>{{bibleverse||Ezekiel|45:2|ESV}}.</ref> So it is less likely to be based on observation than is Josephus's.

In contrast to the Josephus, the Mishna gives dimensions of 500 cubits by 500 cubits (861 by 861 ft., 262.50 by 262.5 m).<ref>Mishna, Middoth 2: 1-2.</ref> The Mishna's description is suspiciously similar to Ezekiel's ideal temple and was written well after the Herodian temple no longer existed.<ref>{{bibleverse||Ezekiel|45:2|ESV}}.</ref> So it is less likely to be based on observation than is Josephus's.

==Location of the temple==

==Location of the temple==