The Five Transformations of Dung Gate - Bab al-Maghariba in Jerusalem.

Bab al-Maghariba or Dung Gate is one of the least photographed gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. Also known as Mughrabi Gate - and not to be confused with its namesake, one of the internal gates allowing entrance into al-Aqsa Mosque from inside the Old City walls - the history of this southern gate can be examined from the few old photographs and maps that are available. The gate's changing appearance is partly documented, partly deciphered in this photo essay by Jean-Michel de Tarragon, photo archivist for École Biblique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]