Jerusalem, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Hulda Gates
— The Ophel Mikveh Trail —
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. The Hulda Gates Marker
"The two Hulda Gates on the south (of the Temple Mount), that served for coming in and going out" - (Mishnah, Middoth 1, 3)
The Hulda Gates, the eastern double gate and the western triple gate, in the southern wall of the Temple Mount led to stepped underground passages. These passages were built underneath the Royal Portico (Stoa Basileia) and ascended to the sacred enclosure, between the Royal Portico and the Temple. Various sources render that the gates were named after Hulda the prophetess, whom some believe was buried in this area.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 31° 46.535′ N, 35° 14.156′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Israel. Marker can be reached from Derekh Ha'ophel Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stepped Mikveh (here, next to this marker); An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent (a few steps from this marker); The Western Huldah Gate (a few steps from this marker); The Ophel Mikveh Trail (a few steps from this marker); Rock-cut channels (a few steps from this marker); "Purity has spread in Israel" (within shouting distance
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Also see . . . Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 8, 2023.)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
2. The Hulda Gates Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
3. The Hulda Gates Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
4. The Hulda Gates Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
