Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
Suleiman the Magnificent Wall
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. Suleiman the Magnificent Wall Marker
The Ottoman wall consists of 35 towers, some of which have fighting compartments; 344 firing slits; 4 fortified gates; and two postern gates. The fortifications were beautifully decorated with geometric and floral carvings, and in one instance were even adorned with cheetahs that had been removed from an ancient fortification. Inlaid between the wall's building stones are 16 inscriptions that mention the name of its builder, Sultan Suleiman, and inscriptions giving thanks to the Lord.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 31° 46.448′ N, 35° 13.649′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on Felt Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Felt St 14, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District,
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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: Etched in Stone - The Wall Builders (within shouting distance of this marker); Periods of the City on a Section of Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); The City Wall in the Second Temple Period (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Hidden" Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomb Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Kishle (about 180 meters away); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
2. Suleiman the Magnificent Wall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 160 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.
