Tyropoeon Valley
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A north-south running valley that historically divided the eastern and western ridges of ancient Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Tyropoeon Valley in the Bible?
The Tyropoeon Valley, translating to 'Valley of the Cheesemongers,' was a significant topographical feature in ancient Jerusalem that separated the Upper City from the Lower City and the Temple Mount from the western hills.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this valley clarifies the vertical stratification of Jerusalem described in biblical narratives, explaining how the city's districts were physically organized and connected by bridges and retaining walls.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.