The First Temple
The 'Ain Dara temple may help resolve a longstanding debate over whether the huge pillars that flanked the entrance to Solomon’s temple were load-bearing or free-standing. While only the basalt bases remain of the two massive columns (about 3 ft in diameter; 0.91 m) at the entryway of the 'Ain Dara temple’s porch, these seem to have certainly supported a roof protecting the porch. This provides evidence that Solomon’s pillars (Yachin and Boaz) were indeed load-bearing.
© Leen Ritmeyer
'Ain Dara Temple
Solomon’s Temple
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