Jerusalem, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Ophel Mikveh Trail
— The Ophel Mikveh Trail —
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. The Ophel Mikveh Trail Marker
"Neverless a fountain or a cistern wherein is a gathering of water shall be clean" - Leviticus 11:36
The Mikveh Trail passes through excavated remnants of various structures. Signs along the trail explain archaeological features, historical background and Jewish law (Halakha). The signs portray the nature of the ritual baths (Mikveh) and their place in Jewish society during the Second Temple period, when this area was on the pilgrims' route to the Temple Mount.
The trail ends in a Double Gate, known also as the western Hulda Gate, in the southern wall of the Temple Mount. Jews who reached this point in ancient times could enter the sacred enclosure and fulfill their pilgrimage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion.
Location. 31° 46.527′ N, 35° 14.146′ 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. "Purity has spread in Israel" (here, next to this marker); "Happy are the inhabitants of this house" (here, next to this marker); "The path back...may be deemed clean" (a few steps from this marker); Remains of the east wall of the Umayyad Palace (a few steps from this marker); Religious Rules of Ritual Purification Baths
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
2. A map of the Ophel Mikveh Trail.
The trail begins at the top of the stairs as indicated by the black outlined circle and then progress down into the lower section, passing through ritual baths, before then heading back up towards the Double Gate, also known as the western Hulda Gate.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
3. The Ophel Mikveh Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
