Holyland Model of Jerusalem - Israel
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The Holyland Model of Jerusalem is a 1:50 scale-model of the city of Jerusalem in the late Second Temple Period located at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
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Location: Israel
Date Posted: 03/09/2013
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The Holyland model was moved from its original location at the Holyland Hotel in Bayit VeGan, Jerusalem, to a new site at the Israel Museum in June 2006.
The model, measuring 2,000 square meters (21,520 square feet) was commissioned in 1966 by Hans Kroch, the owner of the Holyland Hotel, in memory of his son, Yaakov, an IDF soldier who was killed in the Israeli War of Independence in 1948. The model was designed by Israeli historian and geographer Michael Avi Yonah based on the writings of Flavius Josephus and other historical sources. The model evokes ancient Jerusalem at its peak, meticulously recreating its topography and architectural character in 66 CE, the year in which the Great Revolt against the Romans broke out, leading to the destruction of the Temple and the city in the year 70 CE. It includes a replica of the Herodian Temple.
In 2006, the model was relocated to the southern edge of the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden at the Israel Museum. In preparation for the move, the model was sawn into 1,000 pieces and later reassembled. The Holyland Hotel spent $3.5 million on the move.
Regular Museum Hours:
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 10 am – 5 pm
Tues 4m – 9 pm
Fri and holiday eves 10 am – 2 pm
Sat and holidays 10 am – 5 pm
Admission:
Adults 50 NIS Children ½ price
Our pictures are from the original location.
Sources: Wikipedia (
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