Old City in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)
Arch of the Virgin Mary
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קשת מרים
قوس مريم
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023
1. Arch of the Virgin Mary Marker
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 46.718′ N, 35° 13.754′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in Old City. It is on Christian Quarter Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Christian Quarter Road 24a, 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: Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya (within shouting distance of this marker); Paving stones dating from the end of the Roman Period, 3rd-4th century C.E. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Murder of Yig'al Shahaf (about 150 meters away); Souk Khan al-Zeit Street (about 150 meters away); Jaffa Gate / שער יפו (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jaffa Gate / שער יפו (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2023
2. Arch of the Virgin Mary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
