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

Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter Marker

Inscription. In the course of the reconstruction of the Jewish Quarter the 1970s, archaeological finds dated to different periods include numerous architectural elements. These were found throughout the Jewish Quarter in secondary use in later structures, and amid the rubble. Among them are bases, columns, capitals and other items. Most of the elements are of local limestone or imported marble carefully crafted by skilled stonemasons. The decorative motifs on these objects follow the architectural traditions of the periods to which they belong, allowing us to date them. These stone elements are indicative of the splendor of the public, private and religious buildings that stood in the Jewish Quarter and reflect the luxurious architecture of Jerusalem in ancient times.

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

Location. 31° 46.502′ N, 35° 13.862′ 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. 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: Jerusalem's Architectural Tradition (here, next to this marker); Architectural elements of public buildings

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(here, next to this marker); Western Cardo (here, next to this marker); Moshe Rusnak Plaza (here, next to 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. Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter 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 145 times since then and 9 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.