Huldah Gates
예루살렘
Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, a profound intersection of history, theology, and monumental architecture. As we stand here at the southern flank of the ancient Temple Mount platform, you are preparing to walk in…
Listen in the app2The Ophel Pathway and the Geography of Elevation
We begin our physical exploration on the Ophel pathway, the sloping terrain that bridges the ancient City of David to the south with the towering Temple Mount before us. The very word Ophel derives from a Hebrew root meaning to…
Listen in the app3The Ritual Baths: The Mechanics of Purity
Before any pilgrim could set foot upon the sacred monumental staircase, a critical transformation had to occur. We are now standing among a complex network of excavated stone pools known as mikvaot, or ritual baths. …
Listen in the app4The Southern Steps: The Rhythm of Approach
We now arrive at the base of one of the most magnificent architectural features of ancient Jerusalem: the great Southern Steps. This broad, sweeping staircase served as the final physical ascent for the purified pilgrims heading…
Listen in the app5The Eastern Triple Gate: The Portal of Joy
Ascending to the top of the monumental staircase on our right, we stand before the sealed entryways known today as the Triple Gate. During the Herodian period, this was the eastern half of the Huldah Gates complex, and it served…
Listen in the app6The Western Double Gate: The Path of the Mourner
Walking westward along the towering southern retaining wall, we arrive at the second half of the Huldah complex: the Western Double Gate. Today, its ancient grandeur is partially obscured. …
Listen in the app7The Subterranean Tunnels: El-Aqsa El-Kadima
As you stand near the Western Double Gate, look closely at the grating or the window set low beneath the surviving arch. This small opening is your only visual link to the hidden, subterranean world that lies directly beneath the…
Listen in the app8The Royal Stoa: The Colossus Above the Gates
Though we remain standing outside the retaining walls, we must tilt our gaze upward to the very top of the southern enclosure. To truly understand the Huldah Gates, you must understand the colossal structure that they were built…
Listen in the app9The Trumpeting Stone: Echoes of Sacred Time
We conclude our specific route by moving westward toward the far corner of the southern wall, near the remnants of the great overpass known as Robinson's Arch. Look closely at the ground before you. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our audio tour of the Huldah Gates and the Southern Steps, take a final moment to look back over the expansive archaeological park. Let the silence of the sun-baked stones wash over you. …
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What is Huldah Gates?
Huldah Gates is a place in 예루살렘 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 예루살렘 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.7759, 35.2366 |
| Last updated |
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