Tel Aviv-Yafo in Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Jaffa Port

Old City of Jaffa

— The Gate to the Ancient World —

The Jaffa Port Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 16, 2019

1. The Jaffa Port Marker

Inscription. The Jaffa port is one of the oldest ports in the world, in almost continuous operation for the past 4,000 years. The port takes advantage of calcareous sandstone (kurkar) reefs that create a natural breakwater and safe haven. Beginning in the mid-19th century the port was expanded and upgraded, but it still could not accommodate large steamships. These anchored at sea, with cargo and passengers ferried to land in small boats. The British Mandate saw construction of a concrete pier and breakwater along with large warehouses and cranes. During the 20th century the port gradually began to sink, after 1965 it was no longer used for cargo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 32° 3.251′ N, 34° 45.081′ E. Marker is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, in Jaffa. It is on Kikar Kdumim just north of Shim'on Ha'bursekai Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kikar Kdumim 10, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District,

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Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The First Jewish Hostel in Jaffa (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Simon the Tanner (about 90 meters away); The Lion Temple (about 120 meters away); The Whale Sculpture (about 150 meters away); The Daughters of Deborah (approx. 11.8 kilometers away in Central District); The Egyptian Governor's Residence (approx. 17.8 kilometers away in Central District); Tel Afeq - Antipatris (approx. 17.8 kilometers away in Central District); The Roman Cardo (approx. 17.8 kilometers away in Central District). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

More about this marker. In 2019, because I traveled to Israel as part of a tour group, taking pictures

Photographed by Dale K. Benington

2. The Jaffa Port Marker

View of the marker on the side of the building that I believe houses the Ice Old Jaffa eatery.

of historical markers and recording location information for each marker that I photographed was a difficult assignment. Then too, having two bad knees and walking with a cane made keeping up with my tour group, much less recording location information as well, even more difficult. So I am using my Google Map skills, from at home, to provide the needed location information and map coordinates. Anyone that visits these markers is welcomed, and encouraged, to improve on the provided information.

Also see . . .
1. Jaffa - Bible Walks. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Joppa (BiblePlaces.com). This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Jaffa - Wikipedia. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

4. Jaffa - Jewish Virtual Library. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington

3. The Jaffa Port Marker

A distant view of the marker on the side of the building that I believe houses the Ice Old Jaffa eatery. The actual view of the old port of Jaffa is seen from the balcony that runs along the backside of the adjacent patio.

The Current Jaffa Port image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington

4. The Current Jaffa Port

View of the present day port of Jaffa.

The Ancient Jaffa Port image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington

5. The Ancient Jaffa Port

View of the ruins of the ancient port Jaffa, seen just beyond the breakwater, in the midst of the white water and rocks.

The Port city of Jaffa image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 3, 2019

6. The Port city of Jaffa

This marker is located in the old port city of (Biblical) Jaffa.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 17, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.