Jerusalem, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages)

“ برج الحراسة”

— “ מגדל שמירה” —

A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages) Marker

Inscription. This tower, which was destroyed and rebuilt several times in the Middle Ages, reflects the changes in government Jerusalem underwent at this time. In 1099 CE the Crusaders conquered the city from the Muslim rulers and renovated the city wall and its destroyed towers. Nevertheless, in October 1187 the Crusaders surrendered Jerusalem to Saladin, founder of the Muslim Ayyubid dynasty. fearing further crusades Saladin's nephew, Al-Malak al Mu'atam, reinforced the fortifications in 1212 CE and commemorated his work in inscriptions set into the wall. Seven years later he ordered the destruction of the wall lest the Crusaders conquer the city and entrench themselves therin. Thus Jerusalem remained an unwalled city until the Ottoman period.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles.

Location. 31° 46.391′ N, 35° 13.655′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Israel. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The "Hidden" Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The City Wall in the Second Temple Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Suleiman the Magnificent Wall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Etched in Stone - The Wall Builders

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(about 150 meters away); Periods of the City on a Section of Wall (about 150 meters away); Tomb Complex (about 180 meters away); Room of the Last Supper (about 210 meters away); Zion Gate (about 210 meters away in Jerusalem District). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages) Marker

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 60 times since then and 12 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.