Herod's Gate, City gate in Old City of Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories
The northeastern entrance of Jerusalem features a pointed arch design with a stone rosette above the passageway leading into the Muslim Quarter.
Ottoman authorities constructed the current gate structure in 1875 to replace an earlier entrance, providing access to developing neighborhoods north of Jerusalem.
The gate carries multiple names, including Bab-a-Sahairad, referring to a cemetery where Muslims believe the first resurrection will occur.
Located at the intersection of Sultan Suleiman and Salah Al-Din streets, this entrance connects the Muslim Quarter to the Bab az-Zahra neighborhood.
Archaeological excavations near the gate revealed nine distinct layers of civilization, including structures from the Iron Age through the Ottoman period.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1875
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Part of: Al-Aqsa, Gates of Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.78300,35.23375
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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