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

A Ritual Bath

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. A Ritual Bath Marker

Inscription. A rock-cut Jewish ritual bath (miqveh) from the Second Temple period (1st Century BCE-1st Century CE). The parapet down the middle of the steps separated bathers on their way down to be cleansed, from those ascending who had already been purified.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 31° 46.55′ N, 35° 14.058′ 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: "and you shall see and your heart shall rejoice and their bones like grass shall..." (a few steps from this marker); Western Springer of Robinson's Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); "to the place of trumpeting to..." (within shouting distance of this marker); Stones from the western wall of the Temple Mount enclosure (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Western Wall a remnant of the Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Remains of Jerusalem's main street from the Second Temple period (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lower Aqueduct

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hayei Olam (Eternal Life) Yeshiva (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. A Ritual Bath Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. A Ritual Bath Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.