Gate of the Inspector, Ancient gate in Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
The Gate of the Inspector is a 4.5-meter-tall entrance in the western wall of the al-Aqsa compound, featuring pointed stone architecture and wooden supports. It connects the Temple Mount area with the Western Wall through Aladdin Street, positioned between the al-Manjakiyya Madrasa and al-Wafa'iyya Zawiya.
The gate was originally built at the location of the Gate of al-Walid and underwent reconstruction in 1203 during the Ayyubid period. It later received expansions and modifications under Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad.
The gate carries multiple names including Bab al-Majlis and Bab al-Nazir, reflecting its connection to the Supreme Muslim Council and the Inspector of Noble Sanctuaries. These names show how the entrance served different administrative and religious functions across generations.
The gate is easiest to reach when coming from the Old City and looking for the distinctive institutions flanking the entrance. Visitors should note that access depends on the current conditions and opening hours of the sanctuary area.
Two public water fountains called sebils mark the entrances of the neighboring educational institutions and are named after Ibrahim al-Rumi and Mustafa Agha. These fountains have served as vital water stations for pilgrims and visitors to the Old City for centuries.
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