Historical Entity
Bab Touma
Old City
Bab Touma, the Thomas Gate, is one of the main gates on the eastern side of the Old City walls and gives its name to the Christian quarter around it, known for churches, restaurants, and traditional houses.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bab_Touma), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1st century CE
Original function
Roman city gate
Current function
Historic gate and district landmark
Significance
Gateway to the Christian quarter of the Old City, named after Saint Thomas.
Connected places
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