Megiddo - Eastern Temple/Double Temple

The Eastern Temple in Megiddo consists - as is normal in Semitic temples - of a vestibule, the main chamber and the holy of holies. The rear wall of the holy of holies backs on to the temple with the circular altar. Built against the inner wall is a square altar approached by steps on the side. Adjoining this temple on the west, at an acute angle, are other cult buildings, presumed to be a double temple for a divine couple. On the valley side are remains of walls from an older temple dating from the Chalcolithic period (fourth millennium B.C.; Level XIX).