Old City in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
Jaffa Gate
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שער יפו
باب الخليل
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles.
Location. 31° 46.597′ N, 35° 13.662′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Old City. It is on Al Batriarkeya Al Armaneya, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Al Batriarkeya Al Armaneya 1, 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: A different marker also named Jaffa Gate / שער יפו (a few steps from this marker); The Kishle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned (about 120 meters away); Tomb Complex (about 210 meters away); Paving stones dating from the end of the Roman Period, 3rd-4th century C.E. (about 210 meters away); Periods of the City on a Section of Wall (about 240 meters away); Etched in Stone - The Wall Builders (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Arch of the Virgin Mary / קשת מרים (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.
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