Nea Ekklesia of the Theotokos

The religious structure spans 100 meters in length and 52 meters in width, featuring classical columns and a large western atrium entrance.

Emperor Justinian I commissioned this church in the 6th century, completing its construction in 543 before Persian forces destroyed it in 614.

The Madaba Map from 560-565 displays this church as a central element of Jerusalem's religious architecture alongside the Holy Sepulchre.

Archaeological remains of the church extend into the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, with sections reaching beyond the 16th-century walls.

The building contained facilities for travelers and medical care, including three thousand beds for patients and housing for religious personnel.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 6 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.77342,35.23156

Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:06