Old City in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Jaffa Gate / שער יפו

باب الخليل

Jaffa Gate Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. Jaffa Gate Marker

Inscription. One of the most beautiful and important gates within the Ottoman City walls, dating from the 16th century. The Gate led to Jaffa and to Hebron, and hence the origin of its name (in Arabic Bab al-Khalil-Hebron Gate).

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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. Marker 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.

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 in Israel); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned (about 120 meters away in Israel); Tomb Complex (about 210 meters away in Israel); 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

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meters away in Israel); Etched in Stone - The Wall Builders (approx. 0.2 kilometers away in Israel); Arch of the Virgin Mary / קשת מרים (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. Jaffa Gate Marker

circa 1905

3. Jaffa Gate

1907

4. Jaffa Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.