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

An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent

— The Ophel Mikveh Trail —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent Marker

Inscription. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent for the throngs of pilgrims before they entered the Temple Mount, featuring, among other things, many ritual purification baths. Because this area was on a slope, monumental staircases were built before the gates leading to the Temple Mount from the south (the double, western Hulda Gate and the triple, eastern Hulda Gate).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 31° 46.538′ N, 35° 14.161′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It can be reached from Derekh Ha'ophel Street. Touch for map. 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: The Hulda Gates (a few steps from this marker); The Stepped Mikveh

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(a few steps from this marker); The Western Huldah Gate (a few steps from this marker); Rock-cut channels (a few steps from this marker); The Ophel Mikveh Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Buildings along the fortification line (within shouting distance of this marker); Double Gate Monumental Stairs and Observation Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); "Purity has spread in Israel" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

4. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 6 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.