Ashkelon, Southern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

Remains of the Muslim City

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 3, 2019

1. Remains of the Muslim City Marker

Inscription. Before you are remains of the moat and the wall that enclosed the Muslim city. In 1153 CE, the Crusaders conquered Ashqelon from the Muslims. In 1187 the Muslims, led by Saladin, drove the Crusaders out of the city, destroyed it and blocked up the port. The Crusaders returned to Ashqelon in 1192 under Richard the Lionheart. They restored the city and fortified it with a moat, a wall and towers. (The area of the city was 550 dunams). The wall was reinforced and partially rebuilt on a 10-meter-high glacis. The wall had 54 towers and a fortress in the southwestern corner. The city was accessed by four gates.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 40.042′ N, 34° 32.964′ E. Marker is in Ashkelon, Southern District. Marker can be reached from T. Ben Amar Street just south of Sderot David Ben Gurion, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in Ashkelon National Park, along a park walkway, very near the coach bus parking area and to the east of, the Canaanite arched gateway entrance. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tel Ashqelon - the Canaanite City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canaanite City Gate

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Canaanite Fortifications of Ashqelon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sanctuary of the Silver Calf (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Ashqelon (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Day that Saved Israel (approx. 17.1 kilometers away).

More about this marker. In 2019, because I traveled to Israel as part of a tour group, taking pictures 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. Tel Ashkelon - BibleWalks.com. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 20, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Ashkelon (BiblePlaces.com). This is a

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 3, 2019

2. Remains of the Muslim City Marker

A close of view, of the illustration of the Muslim city, that appears on this marker.

link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 20, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Ashkelon National Park - Wikipedia. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 20, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

4. Ashkelon & Surroundings - Jewish Virtual Library. This is a link to additional information regarding this marker. (Submitted on April 20, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 3, 2019

3. Remains of the Muslim City Marker

View of the marker, situated in front of a portion of the Muslim city fortified city wall and moat.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 3, 2019

4. Remains of the Muslim City Marker

View of a portion of the Muslim city fortified city wall and moat.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.