Jerusalem, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period

— The Ophel Mikveh Trail —

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period Marker

Inscription. A large cistern, with a rock hewn column in its center, dates to the Second Temple period (first century CE). The cistern was probably originally used in the First Temple period.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.

Location. 31° 46.52′ N, 35° 14.206′ 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. Preserved buildings of the First Temple Period (tenth-sixth centuries BCE) (here, next to this marker); Massive Piers (a few steps from this marker); Twelve large clay store jars (a few steps from this marker); A stepped ritual bath in the ground floor of a building (a few steps from this marker); Meeting place of three fortification elements (a few steps from this marker in Jerusalem District); Structures from First Temple period, Second Temple period, and Byzantine period (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gate House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Stepped Ritual Bath (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

4. A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.