Jedi Temple Main Entrance

The Main Entrance to the Jedi Temple of Coruscant was the largest entry way from the Temple Precinct. The Processional Way terminated in a great stair that led up past the statues of the Four Masters and under the great stone pylons displaying bass-reliefs of the founding Jedi. Beyond the pylons lied a courtyard with a set of red and white steps that led to four passages that emptied into the Main Entrance Hall.

A long meditative corridor ran perpendicular to the entrance passages encompassing the perimeter of the complex. The hall leading towards the center of the Temple was outlined by bridges that led to upper levels. Life-sized statues lined the way from the entrance up through the hall; a large statue in the form of a woman stood in the center. Flights of stairs were spread throughout the hall, leading onto higher platforms.



After the death of General Greivous, Master Mace Windu assigned Gate Master Jurokk to seal all entrances and guard the Main Hall. After Anakin Skywalker fell to the Dark side, he led the 501st Legion up the Processional Way. Leaving them at the foot of the stairs, he passed under the great pylons as Jurokk ran out from the ray shield protected entrance. After the newly christened Vader cut down the master he led the troopers into the hall where they were met by several Knights who fought long into the night. After all the Jedi were neutralized, the clones began to compile all the dead here; comparing all Jedi bodies to the Jedi Archives’ records, and fallen clones to barrack’s rosters.



After the raid, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda fought their way past the clone trooper guards behind the giant entrance pylons. Once on one of the bridges they found hundreds of Younglings and Jedi Knights slaughtered. The pillars were extremely damaged and the statues and floors carried scars of blaster fire. The Masters proceeded to the summit of the Temple, passing for the last time through the main hall of their home.

Years later, after the fall of the Empire, the Temple was rebuilt and the hall once more served as the main entrance to the sacred building.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith comic