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Dimensions of Architectural Elements of the Temple as Recorded in Middot (all dimensions are in cubits: 1 cubit = 52.5 cm = 20.7 inches)

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East/West Dimensions

North/South Dimensions
Vertical Dimensions

Portico wall
5
Mesibbah wall
5
Solid basement
6

Portico
11
Mesibbah
3
Sanctuary
40

Sanctuary wall
5
Cell wall
5
Sanctuary ceiling:

Sanctuary
40
Cell
6
Coffers
1

Dividing space
1
Sanctuary wall
6
Water drain
2

Holy of Holies
20
Sanctuary
20
Roof beams
1

Sanctuary wall
6
Sanctuary wall
6
Plaster work
1

Cell
6
Cell
6
Upper Chamber
40

Cell wall
5
Cell wall
5
Upper Chamber ceiling:

Total
100
Space for draining water
3
Coffers
1

Its wall
5
Water drain
2

Total
70
Roof beams
1

Plaster work
1

Parapet
3

Scarecrow
1

Total
100