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Historical Entity

Bab al-Salam

Old City

Bab al-Salam, the Gate of Peace, lies on the northern side of the Old City walls. It was an important entry for pilgrims and travellers arriving from the north.

Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bab_al-Salam), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.

Established

1st century CE

Original function

Northern city gate

Current function

Historic gate and neighbourhood marker

Significance

Historic northern gate of the Old City, traditionally known as the Gate of Peace.

Historical Entity

Bab as-Salam

Altstadt

Das Bab as-Salam, das Friedenstor, liegt an der Nordseite der Altstadtmauern. Es war ein wichtiger Eingang für Pilger und Reisende aus dem Norden.

Quelle: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bab_al-Salam), abgerufen 2026-08; Glaubwürdigkeit: 4.

Original function

Nördliches Stadttor

Current function

Historisches Tor und Viertelmarkierung

Significance

Historisches Nordtor der Altstadt, traditionell als Friedenstor bekannt.