Jerusalem's Christian Quarter Gets Accessibility Upgrade
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
A project to make Jerusalem's Christian Quarter central axis accessible to wheelchair users has begun, preserving ancient paving stones. The initiative involves rehabilitating the street, with original stones to be reused on one side and a level surface on the other. Spearheaded by several Israeli ministries and authorities, the project is part of a broader effort to enhance Old City accessibility for people with disabilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem's Christian Quarter is undergoing a project to improve wheelchair accessibility.
- The project will preserve and reuse ancient paving stones dating back to 135 CE.
- Approximately 50 historic paving stones are being carefully documented and removed.
- The initiative is a joint effort by the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage and other authorities.
- This is part of a larger effort to make the Old City accessible, with 6 km already improved since 2009.
An exceptional project has commenced in Jerusalem's Christian Quarter, aiming to make the area's central axis accessible to wheelchair users. The initiative involves rehabilitating the street while preserving its historical stone paving, some of which dates back approximately 2,000 years. Approximately 50 historic paving stones, dating to 135 CE, are being dismantled. Each stone is being numbered, measured, and documented before removal to determine which can be reused after restoration. Original stones will be reinstated on the eastern side of the street, while the western side will feature a level surface for easier passage of wheelchairs and strollers. The project is being undertaken by the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage, the Jerusalem Municipality, and the Israel Antiquities Authority, with execution by the East Jerusalem Development Company. This effort is part of ongoing initiatives to improve accessibility in the Old City for people with mobility disabilities, which have included the rehabilitation of about six kilometers of alleys since 2009, such as the Via Dolorosa, with a total investment of approximately 80 million shekels.
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