Herod's Gate
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Overview and significance
Herod's Gate is one of the seven open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. It connects the Muslim Quarter inside of the old city to the eponymic Palestinian neighbourhood of Bab az-Zahra, situated just outside. It is a short distance to the east of the Damascus Gate. Its elevation is 755 meters above sea level.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: herod's Gate is the Christian name of the gate from the 16th or 17th century.
Features and attractions
Among its defining features, in Luke 23 (Luke 23:7), Jesus is sent by Pontius Pilate to the tetrarch Herod Antipas, and a Christian tradition associated a somewhat-nearby house near the Church of the Flagellation with Herod Antipas's palace. Among its defining features, yet another tradition claimed that the nearby Church of St Nicodemus (Deir al-ʿAdas) was Herod Antipas's house. Among its defining features, sura 79; 6-14 of the Koran speaks of the Day of Resurrection using the phrase...
Activities and experiences
Experiences depend on season, access and available guides. Sightseeing, photography and locally organised activities are typical starting points; confirm availability before travel.
Visitor information
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