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

Meeting place of three fortification elements

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Inscription. The meeting place of three fortification elements from the First Temple period (tenth-sixth centuries BCE): a wall of large stones that is part of the Small Tower - most of it is hidden beneath the street - and above it, the Byzantine tower (1), a corner of the royal structure (2), a straight wall that continues northeast (3).

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 31° 46.518′ N, 35° 14.22′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Preserved buildings of the First Temple Period (tenth-sixth centuries BCE) (a few steps from this marker in Israel); A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period (a few steps from this marker in Israel); Twelve large clay store jars (within shouting distance of this marker in Israel); A stepped ritual bath in the ground floor of a building (within shouting distance of this marker in Israel); Massive Piers (within shouting distance of this marker in Israel); Structures from First Temple period, Second Temple period, and Byzantine period (within shouting distance of this marker in Israel); The Gate House

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(within shouting distance of this marker in Israel); Two superposed vaulted rooms (within shouting distance of this marker in Israel). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

4. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

5. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

6. Meeting place of three fortification elements Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.