The second road led away from Jerusalem into Bethlehem. The Mons Gaudi ended and Davids gate and it is also called the Road to the city (Boaz, 2001).
It is believed that most of the medieval gate was destroyed. The author explains that "two unusual and very fine Corinthian capitals of Frankish workmanship can be seen in secondary use in the blind arch to the east of the Ottoman gate, but their origin is unknown (Boaz, 2001)." The author also explains that it is quite possible that once the citadel was extended and cane to look like it currently does, Davids Gate was relocated and renamed Jaffa's gate. Today the gate is located further to the west than the original David's Gate. However, Jaffa's gate is still located opposite the entrance to David Street just as the original David's gate.
Herod's Gate (Gate of Flowers)
This gate is also located on the Northern wall and serves as an entrance into the Muslim quarter. This particular gate serves as an entrance to the main market place. The gate was named Herod's gate during the Middle Ages when the palace of Herod Antipas was located near the gate (Jerusalem's Gates). According to a book entitled, the Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700,
The original entrance for the gate can be found in the east face of the tower. In 1099 it is believed that the Crusaders established a bridgehead on the walls of this gate.
In present times the gate serves as the entry to the market area. It is often referred to as the gate of flowers because merchants sell flowers near the entrance of the gate (Jerusalem's Gates). Today Herod's gate serves as a critically important gate for merchants and commerce.
New Gate
This gate is referred to as the new gate because it was the last gate built. It was constructed in 1898-1899. This gate leads to the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem.
This particular gate was sealed off during the 1948 war. It was opened again in 1967 when Israel was established as a Jewish State.
The reopening of the New Gate was extremely important to the survival of the Christian quarter. This was the case because the Christian quarter was cut off from the market center when it was sealed during the 1948 war. Today it serves as a vital gate in the old city, for who live there.
Conclusion
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