Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. A large cistern that dates back to the Second Temple period Marker
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Natural Resources.
Location. 31° 46.52′ N, 35° 14.206′ 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: 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); 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 October 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 15 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.
