The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Western Springer of Robinson's Arch

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. Western Springer of Robinson's Arch Marker

Inscription. A pier of large stones which originally supported the western springer of Robinson's Arch. The pier enclosed four cubicles that served as shops, opening onto the paved street.

(Hebrew and Arabic not transcribed)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Bridges & Viaducts.

Location. 31° 46.544′ N, 35° 14.074′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It can be reached from Derekh Ha'ophel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Derekh Ha'ophel St 5, 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: Remains of Jerusalem's main street from the Second Temple period (a few steps from this marker); "to the place of trumpeting to..." (a few steps from this marker); "and you shall see and your heart shall rejoice and their bones like grass shall..." (a few steps from this marker); A Ritual Bath (within shouting distance of this marker); Stones from the western wall of the Temple Mount enclosure (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Western Wall a remnant of the Temple (within shouting distance of this

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marker); A Medieval Structure (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Residential building from Byzantine Period (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. Western Springer of Robinson's Arch Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. Western Springer of Robinson's Arch Marker

The view from below the western springer of Robinson's Arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

4. The view from below the western springer of Robinson's Arch

Another view of the western springer of Robinson's Arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

5. Another view of the western springer of Robinson's Arch

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.