Southern Wall

Jerusalem, Israel

Freely accessible

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The Southern Wall is a monumental retaining structure of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, constructed during the first century BCE as part of King Herod's expansion of the sacred platform southward across the Ophel. Built in the ancient Roman architectural tradition, this 20-meter-high wall exemplifies the engineering prowess of the Herodian period, supporting the enlarged Temple Mount while serving as a critical boundary between the religious precinct and the lower city below. The wall's substantial height and robust construction reflect both the practical demands of supporting the expanded platform and the symbolic significance of the Temple's architectural grandeur.