The Well of Paradise
Located under the nave of the rock; (40 meters) long, (7 m) wide, and (5, 5 m) deep. The shape of the well resembles the channel or rectangle and it has two openings.
- Place
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
Wells
Other landmarks in the same category
All (19)Bab Al-Nathir well
This well is located next to Bab Al-Nathir, at the northeast corner of the corridor aside from the Manjikiya school (Department of Endowment).
Al-Ghawanmeh Well
This well is located east of Bab al-Guanma minaret, adjacent to the school’s wall in the north, it is round shape; small size.
Bab Al-Asbat Minaret’s Well
It is located in the southern side of bab Al-asbat minaret. It is 6 meters deep and 4 meters wide, with stone walls.
Bab Hetta Well
It is a small-sized well located south of Bab Hetta, and adjacent to the terrace.
Al- joura Well (Al-Kaas)
It is located west of Qubbat Al-Sakhra (Dome of the Rock). It is medium sized with a rectangular shape. It’s up to 4.8 in diameter, and 3.6 wide and long.
Al-Khalili well
Located in the nave of the rock, just to the east of the Office of the Reconstruction Committee, called by its name because it is near the dome of Al-Khalili.
The Western Well of Bab Al-Tawba
This well is located west of Bab Al-Tawba and Bab AL-Rahma, with a slight deviation to the north. It has a roller shape. It’s 6 meters in diameter, and 11 meters deep.
The Northeastern Well of the Eastern Pillars
It is located northwest the Eastern Pillars of the Dome of the Rock. It has diamond shape with 14 m depth and a cylindrical roof.
