Jerusalem Milestones
Corners
A corner is a place for worship. One of the religious ascetics a group of followers for worship and remembrance of Allah. During the Mamluk […]
Continue ReadingAsh-Sheikh Makki Mosque
Named after the Mujahid Sheikh Makki. It is a small mosque with an Ottoman style. It is in As-Sa’diya Quarter. The mosque has recently been […]
Continue ReadingThe Mosque of Al-Moulawiyya Corner
It was built in the Crusader era. The mosque is located near Al-Mi’thanah Al-Hamra’a Mosque. It was turned into a mosque during the Ottoman era. […]
Continue ReadingThe Double Gate (Al-Bab Al-Mozdawaj)
Located in the southern side of the fence and Al-Aqsa Mosque, overlooking the Caliphate House, and the Umayyad palaces; that were located in the southern […]
Continue Reading(Funeral Gate) “Bab Al-Jana’iz”
Located in the eastern side of the fence and Al-Aqsa Mosque. It is a small gate; which was for taking the funerals out of Al-Aqsa […]
Continue ReadingThe Triple Gate (Al-Bab Athulathi)
Located in the southern side of the fence and Al-Aqsa Mosque, overlooking the emirates palace and Umayyad palaces. It was an entrance to “Al-Marwani” mosque.
Continue ReadingBab Al-Rahma
It is located in the southeast of the fence and Al-Aqsa mosque. It consists of two gates: “Al-Rahma” and “Al-Tawba”. It is also called “ […]
Continue ReadingThe Old Town
The center of the City of Jerusalem. It is the place within the wall that was restored by Suleiman Al-Qanouni. Its area is 871,000 square […]
Continue ReadingAs-Sahera Gate
It is on the eastern side of the Northern Wall of the city. During the time of the Crusader occupation of Jerusalem, the gate was […]
Continue ReadingAl-Asbat Gate
The only open gate in the Eastern Wall. It’s not the same Asbat Gate in the Northern Wall of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The gate was named […]
Continue ReadingAl-Khalil Gate
It is in the middle of the Western Wall of the city. Back in the day, it was known as Bab Yafa (Jaffa Gate), and […]
Continue ReadingAl-A’moud Gate
One of the biggest and most famous gates of Jerusalem. It is in the middle of the Northern Wall of the city. It is also […]
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