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The Roman Square at Damascus Gate
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The Roman Square at Damascus Gate |
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Basic Information |
| Location 31°46′53.9″N 35°13′49.8″E |
| Phone number +972-(0)2-6277550 |
| Country Israel |
| City Jerusalem |
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General Information |
| Open to visitors yes |
| Need appointment no |
| Handicap accessibility no |
| Website http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist%20Information/attractions/Pages/The%20Roman%20Square%20at%20Damascus%20Gate%20(Sha-ar%20Sh'hem).aspx |
| Geographical Coordinates 31.78164,35.2305 |
31.78164 35.2305
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Summary
Damascus Gate is the main entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. It is located in the wall on the city's northwest side where the highway leads out to Nablus, and from there, in times past, to the capital of Syria, Damascus; as such, its modern English name is Damascus Gate and its modern Hebrew name, Sha'ar Shkhem (Hebrew: שער שכם) meaning Shechem Gate, or Nablus Gate. Archaeological remains were found underneath the square and they are presented at the museum, which is located on the square.
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