The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023
1. Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter Marker
Inscription.
Architectural elements from the Jewish Quarter. . 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., (Hebrew and Arabic texts not transcribed)
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.
(Hebrew and Arabic texts not transcribed)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 31° 46.502′ N, 35° 13.862′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Israel. It is in The Jewish Quarter. Marker 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, Israel, Israel. Touch for directions.
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 69 times since then and 16 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.