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Rock-cut channels

— The Ophel Mikveh Trail —

 
 
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
1. Rock-cut channels Marker
Inscription. Rock-cut channels covered in stone slabs served for drainage in the Second Temple period (1st century BCE - 1st century CE). One of the channels reaches nears the eastern Huldah gate.

(Hebrew and Arabic not transcribed)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
 
Location. 31° 46.544′ N, 35° 14.167′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Israel. Marker can be reached from Derekh Ha'ophel Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An open public space was created on the Ophel ascent (a few steps from this marker); The Hulda Gates (a few steps from this marker); Double Gate Monumental Stairs and Observation Plaza (a few steps from this marker in Jerusalem District); The Western Huldah Gate (a few steps from this marker); Ritual Baths and Water Conduits (a few steps from this marker in Jerusalem District); The Stepped Mikveh (within shouting distance of this marker); Buildings along the fortification line (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ophel Mikveh Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.
 
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Rock-cut channels Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023
2. Rock-cut channels Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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