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

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: Churches & Religion.

Location. 31° 46.55′ N, 35° 14.058′ 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. "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 in Jerusalem District); 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 in Jerusalem District); The Lower Aqueduct (about 90 meters away, measured in

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a direct line in Jerusalem District); Hayei Olam (Eternal Life) Yeshiva (about 90 meters away in Jerusalem District). 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 50 times since then and 7 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.