Old City in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Marker
Mameluke mosque, formerly a place of prayer and residence for Sufi Dervishes, named after its founder, Salah al-Din (Saladin). During 1099-1187 the Patriarch's palace was in this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 46.74′ N, 35° 13.767′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Old City. It is on Nitrate Al Ali, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nitrate Al Ali 6, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, 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 walking distance of this marker: Arch of the Virgin Mary / קשת מרים (within shouting distance of this marker); Souk Khan al-Zeit Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Murder of Yig'al Shahaf (about 120 meters away); Paving stones dating from the end of the Roman Period, 3rd-4th century C.E. (about 120 meters away); Jaffa Gate / שער יפו (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jaffa Gate / שער יפו (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
2. Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
