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

UNC Charlotte

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023

1. UNC Charlotte Marker

Inscription. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been conducting archaeological excavations at this location for more than a decade, with the discovery of the remains of a major multi-roomed structure from the Second Temple period (late 1st century BCE - 70 CE), as well as structures from the Byzantine and Islamic periods. On the north side of the site is a medieval fortification with a gate and dry ditch in front of it (11th-13th centuries CE). It was superseded by the Ottoman Old City wall of the 16th century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles.

Location. 31° 46.367′ N, 35° 13.868′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It is on Al Batriarkeya Al Armaneya, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. 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: Zion Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Dajani Cemetery on Mount Zion (about 180 meters away); Two religious communities welcome you in Saint Peter in Gallicantu (about 180 meters away); 1882 First pilgrimage of repentance / 1882, premier pèlerinage de pénitence (about 180 meters away); "Be careful, because it's QORBAN."

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(about 180 meters away); The enigma of QORBAN / L'énigme du QORBAN (about 180 meters away); Jewish Measures (about 180 meters away); Mill of the Jewish Era (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.