floor tiles from the beis hamikdosh

Ashlar Fragment. Building stones that were used within the "azarah," had to be perfectly smooth. The surface of this jagged stone is very smooth.
Ashlar Fragment. This building stone was part of a building outside the "azarah." Notice the rough design carved onto the surface of the fragment. This stone was discovered by the "museum" curator's wife during an expedition in 1982
Floor Tile Fragment. The floor of the "azarah" consisted of white tiles, tan tiles, and bluish-purple tiles. This interesting stone was discovered by the "museum" curator's son, Menachem.

Floor Tile Fragment. A fragment of tan flooring tile of the Bais HaMikdash