Historical Entity
Bab Kisan
Old City
Bab Kisan is the southern gate of the Old City, traditionally associated with the escape of Saint Paul from Damascus. A small chapel dedicated to Saint Paul stands beside the gate.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bab_Kisan), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1st century CE
Original function
Southern city gate
Current function
Historic gate and Christian pilgrimage site
Significance
Remembered as the gate through which Saint Paul was lowered in a basket to escape persecution.
Connected places
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