The Roman Square
The Roman Square is located beneath the walls of the Old City, next to Damascus Gate. Archaeological excavations conducted at the site exposed impressive remains of the Roman gate complex and the square that stood before it.
The Roman Square is one of the most impressive and complete remains from the Imperial Roman period in the Land of Israel, and within it, we have created an experience combining unique projection and lighting techniques.
The first station in the visit is an exhibit about the ancient gate. The exhibit tells about ancient city gates and their functions, and is projected in an immersive format on the walls and ceiling of the space.
The second station presents a dynamic table projection of the Madaba Map discovered in Jordan, showcasing Jerusalem during the Byzantine period.
The third station presents the gates of the Ottoman walls of Jerusalem and the evolution of Damascus Gate.
The final station in the visit is the Light Column exhibit: an artistic homage to the milestone column that once stood in the square (the zero point from which distances were measured in ancient times) but did not survive.
