Jerusalem Explored, Volume 2—Plates / Being a Description of the Ancient and Modern City, with Numerous Illustrations Consisting of Views, Ground Plans and Sections

by Ermete Pierotti

SECTION OF THE MOSQUE OF EL-AKSA, AND OF ITS SUBSTRUCTIONS.

• 1. Position of the Ancient Choir, thrown down by an earthquake.
• 2. Ancient Jewish Wall.
• A., B., and C. Capitals found by Pierotti.
• D. Wooden Roof of the Mosque el-Aksa.
• E. Wall of the time of Justinian.
• F. Aperture in the Wall leading to Subterranean Passage on the West.
• G. Walled-up Door.
• H. Monolith.
• L. Side-doors of the Mosque.
• M. Tombs of Aaron's Sons, according to Mohammedan traditions.

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E. Pierotti, Mes^t & Del^t
Cambridge. Deighton, Bell & C^o—London. Bell & Daldy.
Day & Son, Lith^rs to the Queen.

PLATE XXV.

UNDERGROUND WORKS OF THE MOSQUE OF EL-AKSA.
THE MONOLITH IN THE UNDERGROUND WORKS.

• Fig. 1. Underground Works.
  • a. Vaulted underground Works, originally Jewish building. Restoration by Justinian (as shewn by Rev. G. Williams).
  • b. Pillars of the time of Justinian.
  • c. Wall erected by Justinian.
  • f. Monolith.
• Fig. 2. Monolith.
  • d. Dome vaulting of the time of Justinian.
  • e. Staircase resting on the Rock.
  • f. Monolith.
  • g. Smaller Monolith.
  • h. Rusticated Stones of the time of Herod.

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