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Jerusalem Milestones


Generally, people get attracted to ancient and historic markets. In Jerusalem, they get attracted to markets that are close to the archeological, historic, and Jerusalemite landmarks, like Al-Aqsa Mosque, that has many markets around it. Some markets have been Judaized, like Al-Bashoura and Al-Husur markets in 1968, and others remained the same until now, like Khan Az-Zeit and Al-Bazar markets. These markets are characterized by having historic decorations and fine architecture.

Al-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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Al-Jadeed Gate

This gate is in the western side of the Northern Wall of Jerusalem. It connects the people of the Old Town with Notre Dame Complex, […]

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An-Nabi Dawood Gate

It is in the Southern Wall of the city. It’s a big gate that leads to a yard within the wall. The gate is also […]

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Bani Hasan Mosque

It is named after Sheikh Hasan, a righteous man wo lived in Jerusalem. It is on Sheikh Hasan Alley, near Bab Hitta Quarter. The mosque […]

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Al-Maghariba Gate

It is located in the Western Wall of the city. It’s not the same gate west of Al-Aqsa Mosque. This gate used to lead to […]

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Al-Mi’thanah Al-Hamra’a Mosque

It was built by Ala’a Ad-Din Al-Khlwati in 1533. It was named after a red wire that surrounded the window of its minaret. The architectural […]

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Ash-Sheikh Rihan Mosque – Al-Hanabilah Mosque

An old mosque that was built during the time of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I, in 1611 (1019 A.H). the mosque is in As-Sa’diya Quarter, […]

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The Mosque of An-Naqshbndiya Corner

It was built in the Ottoman era. It is a few meters far from Al-Ghawanma Gate on Via Dolorosa, across Habs Al-Maseeh Church. It is […]

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The Mosque of Al-Afghania Corner

It dates back to the time of Saladin. Prayers are held in it, in addition to religious evenings every Friday night. The mosque is near […]

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Al-Busairi Mosque

It is 20 meters far from An-Nather Gate, which is one of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s gates. It was named after Ala’a Ad-Din Al-Busairi, one of the […]

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Ar-Rasasi Mosque

It has an Ottoman style. The mosque is near An-Nather Gate, which is one of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s gates. It was named after the fact that […]

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Ash-Shurafa’a Mosque

A small mosque located near Bab As-Silsila Street. The mosque is inside a school. It is Ottoman, and is crowded with worshippers who come from […]

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