Gate of the Chain Fountain

Description

A view of the Chain Gate Fountain (Sebil Bab el-Silsileh), near the Chain Gate. It was among the many sebils (water fountain) commissioned by the Sultan Sulayman in the 16th century, and is dated 1537 AD. It consists of a recessed niche framed by a pointed arch. Just inside it is another arch made of a zig-zag pattern. The arches frame within them a rosette, below which is an inscription in Arabic.

Image Notes

Photograph created 1960. Photograph processed August 1960. Formerly cataloged as B01.090. Notes written on the slide or index: Gate of the Chain Fountain

Identifier A.090
Collection A: Jerusalem
Location Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine
Year 1960
Batch Stamp AUG 60N
Written Date August, 1960
Printed Date August, 1960
Slide Notes Gate of the Chain Fountain
General Location Chain Gate Street
Camera Location Sebil Bab al-Silsileh (Chain Gate Fountain)
Precision Possible
Angle 220 degrees SW.