Jaffa Gate - Jerusalem, Israel
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N 31° 46.600 E 035° 13.646
36R E 710925 N 3517841
The Jaffa Gate plaza has served as the zero kilometer point for measuring distances to Israel.
Waymark Code: WMPCX9
Location: Israel
Date Posted: 08/10/2015
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The English version of this sign reads:
"One of the most beautiful and important gates within the Ottoman City walls, dating from the 16th century. The Gat led to Jaffa and Hebron, and hence the origin of its name (in Arabic: Bab al-Khalil - Hebron Gate)."
Group that erected the marker: City of Jerusalem
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Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Jerusalem, Israel
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