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Golden Gate

Palestine

The Golden Gate or Gate of Mercy (Bab al-Raḥma, Bab al-ḏahabi, lit. 'Golden Gate', Sha'ar Harahamim, lit. 'Gate of Mercy') is the only eastern gate of the Temple Mount, and one of only two Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem that used to offer access into the city from the East side. The gate has been sealed since 1541, the most recent of several sealings. Its interior can be accessed from the Temple Mount. In Jewish tradition, the Messiah will enter Jerusalem through this gate, coming from the Mount of Olives. Christians and Muslims generally believe that this was the gate through which Jesus entered Jerusalem.

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