חומת ירושלים העות'מאנית, Ottoman fortification walls in Old City, Jerusalem, Israel.
The Ottoman walls of Jerusalem extend for 4.5 kilometers around the Old City, featuring towers, battlements, and eight gates that control access points.
Sultan Suleiman I commissioned these defensive walls in the 16th century, following a 300-year period when Jerusalem remained without fortifications.
The walls incorporate architectural elements from multiple civilizations, reflecting the various cultures that influenced Jerusalem's development through centuries.
Visitors can access the Ramparts Walk, which provides elevated paths along the northern and southern sections of the Ottoman walls.
The walls follow natural topography and were built directly upon foundations of previous fortifications dating back 4,000 years to Canaanite times.
GPS coordinates: 31.77472,35.22778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:01
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