The Golden Gate is a gate in the east of the Old City of Jerusalem, leading to the Temple Mount. The Golden Gate was first built in 520, during the period of the Second Temple, built after the Babylonian Exile.

The gate was so named because it was covered with gold plating.

The Golden Gate is 15 meters wide and 18 meters high. The gate consists of two large arches. The arches of the gate have decorations from the Ottoman Empire period.

At the entrance of the gate, there are two columns. On the columns, there are inscriptions in Arabic and Hebrew. The Arabic inscriptions read "There is no god but Allah" and "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah".

The Hebrew inscriptions read, "This will be the gate of the Temple of YHWH, the God of Israel".

The Golden Gate has been closed at various times since the Roman Empire. The last time it was closed was in 1541, during the Ottoman Empire.

The Golden Gate is both religiously and historically significant. It is an important symbol for Judaism and Christianity.

According to Judaism, the Golden Gate is the gateway for the coming of the Messiah. According to Christian belief, the Golden Gate is the gate that will open on Judgment Day.

The Golden Gate is also an important part of Jerusalem's historical and cultural heritage. The gate is an important architectural monument from the Ottoman Empire.

There are various reasons for the closure of the Golden Gate. According to some historians, its closure was due to the Ottoman Empire's desire to restrict Jewish access to the Temple Mount.

According to other historians, the gate was closed because the Ottoman Empire wanted to protect the Temple Mount.

Religious reasons for the gate's closure have also been suggested. According to some, the gate was closed because the Jews wanted to prevent the reappearance of the Messiah.

The future of the Golden Gate is uncertain. Various attempts have been made to open the gate. Negotiations are ongoing between Israel, the Palestinians and other interested parties, but no agreement has yet been reached on the opening of the gate.

The Golden Gate remains one of the most notable historical and religious symbols in Jerusalem.