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Reconstruction of a church bema (presbytery)

Unknown6th century CE

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

The church bema reconstructed here comprises original architectural elements from 17 different sites. The pieces fit together perfectly, as if they came from the same building.

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  • Title: Reconstruction of a church bema (presbytery)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 6th century CE
  • Type: Church
  • Rights: Israel Antiquities Authority and Staff, Archaeological Officer in the Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem / by Elie Posner
  • External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
  • Medium: Marble, stone, and bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 520 cm, W. 940 cm, D. 740 cm
  • Curator: Mevorah, David
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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