Tombs of the Mercy Gate. In ages past there was a great epidemic in Jerusalem. Many Moslems died and they were buried in a mass grave in front of the Mercy Gate. Over the years, the bodies decomposed and compressed. This created a cavern underground in the cemetery. Very few people knew of this secret cavern. When the Moslems heard of the cavern, they filled it in with trash and debris the bricks on top are The Cavern. Very few photos were taken inside this small cavern. In the back against the wall, you can see the upper portion on an arch.
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