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

Jerusalem's Architectural Tradition

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. Jerusalem's Architectural Tradition Marker

Inscription. From the 7th century CE, Jerusalem's architectural tradition continued to develop, while utilizing earlier traditions and reusing architectural elements. Over the years new architectural and artistic styles appeared. one of the innovations was the use of "elbow" columns (6) during the Crusader period (12th century CE). This is a local architectural element designed to support roofing vaults and connect them to the foundations of the building. An additional architectural element that appeared during the medieval period is the muqarnas (7). This decorative element, placed below an arch or vault, connects square and round elements of construction. In addition, a variety of new decorative elements were incorporated, as can be seen in some of the objects on display (5,8).

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 31° 46.502′ N, 35° 13.863′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It is on Ha-Yehudim Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: Ha-Yehudim Street 124, 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: Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter (here, next to this marker); Architectural elements of public buildings (here, next to this marker); Moshe Rusnak Plaza (here, next to this marker); Western Cardo (a few steps from this marker); Maimaran Brothers (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Western Cardo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hurva Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Room Commemorating the Victims of the Jewish Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. Jerusalem's Architectural Tradition Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.