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Sealing of the Golden Gate
- When
- 1541
- Where
- Jerusalem
Suleiman the Magnificent walled up the Golden Gate in Jerusalem in 1541 for defensive purposes.
Following the rebuilding of the gate and city walls, Suleiman ordered the Golden Gate to be sealed in 1541. Sources indicate this was likely a defensive measure. The gate has remained walled up since this event, marking the most recent sealing in its history.
Sources
- Golden Gate (Jerusalem) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
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