According to the Hebrew scriptures, it was built in seven years. It was the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. It was to be destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II in 586 BCE. It has not been directly attested archaeologically, but Phoenician architectural parallels from the period exist.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Construction of Solomon's Temple?
- King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem (the First Temple).
- When did Construction of Solomon's Temple happen?
- 957 BCE
- Where did Construction of Solomon's Temple take place?
- Kudüs