Jerusalem Balances Ancient Preservation With Wheelchair Accessibility
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Jerusalem is undertaking a $25 million project to make ancient Roman paving in the Christian Quarter wheelchair accessible while preserving historical relics. The Israel Antiquities Authority is carefully restoring and reincorporating about 50 Roman stones into the street, balancing them with modern, accessible pathways. This effort is part of a broader 13-year initiative to make Jerusalem the world's most accessible historic city, improving access for residents and visitors with disabilities and emergency services.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem is making ancient Roman paving wheelchair accessible in a $25 million preservation project.
- The Israel Antiquities Authority is restoring about 50 Roman stones for reuse in the street.
- The project aims to make Jerusalem the world's most accessible historic city.
- Accessibility upgrades have already made six kilometers of Old City paths usable.
- A new app and map are available to help visitors navigate the Old City.
- The initiative benefits residents with disabilities and improves emergency vehicle access.
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