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Description
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Bab al-Asbat, also known as St. Stephen's and Lion Gate from the outside wall. A pair of lions are carved in profile facing each other on either side of the gateway. Bab al-Asbat is dated by a carved inscription on the inside wall of the southern façade. The inscription indicates that the gateway was erected by order of Sultan Sulayman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66) in AH 954 (1538–9 CE)., Title from item, date devised from Library staff. Captions and credits (Aug. Salzmann, Gide et J. Baudry, éditeurs., Imp. Photogr. de Blanquart - Evrard, à Lille) printed on mount., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2018.0237-0003, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i25887336, BIB-ID: 2755492 |
