Golden Gate, Ancient gate in East Jerusalem, Palestine.
The Golden Gate stands in the eastern wall of the Temple Mount with two arched entrances supported by massive Corinthian columns.
The gate structure dates from the Byzantine period around the 6th or 7th century CE and underwent modifications during the Umayyad period.
The gate holds religious importance for Muslims, Christians, and Jews as a sacred entrance point to the Temple Mount complex.
The interior prayer hall remained sealed for 16 years until Palestinian activists and religious leaders reopened it in March 2019.
Medieval Jewish tradition identifies this gate as the location where the Messiah will enter Jerusalem during the end of days.
Location: Jerusalem
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Height: 11.5 m
Part of: Al-Aqsa, Gates of Al-Aqsa
GPS coordinates: 31.77889,35.23694
Latest update: November 3, 2025 11:24
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