One aspect was puzzling.
The entrance is odd as it starts very wide and then narrows. It seems inadequate for the groups who will be coming to see ruins of a Byzantine church, Roman remains, Second Temple burial caves and Ottoman elements.
I asked and the reason is that to the left as one ascends in a portion of the wall of the church:
and to the right is a pit or perhaps a cave (where the wood poles are):
In other words, to preserve these remains, an adjustment need to be made to the design of the steps.
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