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

The Crusader Market

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. The Crusader Market Marker

Inscription. The Crusaders built a roofed market on the remnants of the Byzantine Cardo. In the ensuing years, the vaulted ceilings became the cellars of buildings above. The market was renovated after the Six Day War (1967).
Photo caption: Capital of a Crusader column in the Old City

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 31° 46.534′ N, 35° 13.963′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It is on Misgav Ladakh Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Misgav Ladakh St 36, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. 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: St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights (a few steps from this marker); The Burnt House - Katros House (a few steps from this marker); The Lower Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Porat Yosef Yeshiva (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayei Olam (Eternal Life) Yeshiva (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Western Wall a remnant of the Temple (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Ashkenazi courtyard

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(about 150 meters away); Memorial Room Commemorating the Victims of the Jewish Quarter (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. The Crusader Market Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.