Mughrabi Bridge - Jerusalem, Israel - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

The wooden covered bridge is the only access (and exit) route for non-Muslims on Temple Mount. When he goes through this "tunnel" he will experience a special feeling.

"Until 2004 an earthen ramp allowed non-Muslim visitors direct access to the Temple Mount through the Mughrabi Gate. An 800-year-old wall holding back part of the hill jutting out from the Western Wall leading up to the Mughrabi Gate partially collapsed. Authorities believed a recent earthquake may have been responsible. During the winter of that year heavy snowfall (by Israeli standards) caused the ramp to collapse.

In 2007, the current wooden bridge was built, originally intended as a temporary measure that would stand for several months until a more permanent bridge was constructed. In order to build a permanent bridge, the remains of the old ramp and the dirt under it had to be excavated, which resulted in accusations by the Waqf that Israel was trying to destabilise the Temple Mount and collapse the Dome of the Rock – 400 metres (1,300 ft) from the location of the ramp – which in turn resulted in international criticism.
As a result, the bridge was still standing at the end of 2011, when the city engineer of Jerusalem issued an order to close the structure because it was not safe. In 2012 and 2013, the support scaffolding of the bridge was replaced with a large metal beam structure."
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Current Condition of Bridge: good Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: Wooden covered bridge, changing direction several times and ascending (or descending), on a metal supporting structure. Year Built: 2007 Location (Road - City - State - Country): Western Wall Plaza - Jerusalem - Israel Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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