![]() We also see several structures below ground-in particular, the sealed Lower Gate below the Golden Gate, an underground eastern wall, and a massive curving wall in front (east) of the Lower Gate. In the drawing, we see, above ground, the Golden Gate and the eastern wall. It covers the slope down to the Kidron Valley (also called the Valley of Jehosaphat). Outside the Golden Gate is a Moslem cemetery. On the interior (western side) of the Gate is an elaborate structure that includes domed chambers that may be entered from steps leading down from the Temple Mount. In short, the southern part of the eastern wall of the Old City is also the eastern wall of the Temple Mount, and if it were open, the Golden Gate would lead into the Old City directly onto the Temple Mount. The two arched portals of the Golden Gate are now mortared closed, but if you could walk through them, you would find yourself on the Temple Mount, which is located in the southeastern corner of the Old City. The Golden Gate is located in a turret protruding from the eastern wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. Volume 9 Number 1] How to Understand the Golden Gate (Excerpt from "The Undiscovered Gate Beneath Jerusalem's Golden Gate" by James Fleming-BAR, Jan/Feb 1983 Issue).[From Accordance Bible Software-Biblical Archeology Review Archive-January/February 1893 The area around the Golden Gate, above and below ground. The Golden Gate was constructed in the post-Byzantine period and the Muslims sealed the gate during the rule of Suleiman. The Golden Gate faces the Mount of Olives on the East wall of the Old City. They also know a Gadol Cohen (High Priest) can’t walk in a graveyard so they bury their dead there. GOLDEN GATE – You will notice is closed, The Moslems know the Jewish Messiah will come through this Gate, so they filled it with 16 feet of cement. Since the 2nd century, refuse has been hauled out of the city through this gate, hence the name Dung Gate. The Dung Gate is located in the south wall. Solomon’s stables were close to this gate. You can see the bullet holes in the gate from the 6 day war in 1967.ĭUNG GATE – This Gate leads into the Temple Mount Area and the Western Wall of the Temple Mount. This entrance leads to the Jewish and Armenian quarters. The stones surrounding the gate are still pockmarked by weapons fire. The Zion Gate was used by the Israel Defense Forces in 1967 to enter and capture the Old City. ZION GATE – The Zion Gate is located in the south part of the Old City. The ruling Ottoman Turks opened it so the German Emperor would not have to dismount his carriage to enter the city. This passage was originally opened in 1898 when Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany visited Jerusalem. A road allows cars to enter the Old City through a wide gap in the wall between Jaffa Gate and the Citadel. The Jaffa gate marked the end of the highway leading from the Jaffa coast and now leads into the Muslim and Armenian quarters. This gate has a lot of history over the past 100 years. JAFFA GATE – The Jaffa Gate is located on the Western wall of the Old City. It is the newest gate and it was remodeled in 1889. Yes, the New Gate is about 600 years old. NEW GATE – The New Gate is located on the Northwest corner of the old city walls. It consists of one large center gate originally intended for use by persons of high station, and two smaller side entrances for commoners. The Damascus Gate is located on the northern wall, it is the busiest and most magnificent of all Jerusalem’s gates. HEROD’S GATE – Herod’s Gate is in East Jerusalem located on the North Wall of the Old City and leads into the Moslem quarter of the Old City.ĭAMASCUS GATE – The road to Damascus once came out of this Gate, you will also notice a smaller Roman Gate to the left, it would have been the Gate the Messiah came through with the Cross. Israeli paratroops from the 55th Paratroop Brigade came through this gate during the Six Day War in 1967. Near the top of the Lion’s Gate are four figures of lions, two on the left and two on the right. The Lion’s Gate is located in the east wall, and leads to the Via Dolorosa. Stephen’s Gate, it is the location that Paul (Saul) witnessed the stoning of Steven. LION’S GATE – The Lions Gate is also known as St. From: James Fleming - Biblical Archeology Review (Accordance Bible Software)
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