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

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

In contrast to the Josephus, the Mishna gives dimensions of 500 cubits by 500 cubits (861 X 861 ft.).<ref>Mishna, Middoth 2: 1-2.</ref> The Mishna's description is suspiciously similar to Ezekiel's ideal temple, so it is less likely to be based on observation than is Josephus's.<ref>Ezekiel 45:2.</ref>

In contrast to the Josephus, the Mishna gives dimensions of 500 cubits by 500 cubits (861 X 861 ft., 262.50 X 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>Ezekiel 45:2.</ref> So it is less likely to be based on observation than is Josephus's.

==Location of the temple==

==Location of the temple==