The Double Gates and Triple Gates provided access to the Temple Mount through subterranean passageways. Half of the lintel stone and relieving arch of this Herodian gateway is visible above the later protruding arch. Above and to the right is a stone with an inscription mentioning Hadrian's son (138 A.D.). Its position upside down clearly indicates that it is in secondary use.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Beis Hamikdosh double gate
The Double Gates and Triple Gates provided access to the Temple Mount through subterranean passageways. Half of the lintel stone and relieving arch of this Herodian gateway is visible above the later protruding arch. Above and to the right is a stone with an inscription mentioning Hadrian's son (138 A.D.). Its position upside down clearly indicates that it is in secondary use.
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