26-08-2026, 10:56 AM
Turris David
(Another powerful protective symbol)
The symbol of the Tower of David on the coin comes from Athanasius Kircher's book on the Tower of Babel.
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Number 29: The Tower of David (Turris David)
This depicts the prominent city citadel built into the western walls, which historically served to protect the main western approach to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Number 43: The Gate of the Tower of David (Porta Turris David)
This is the fortified gateway located directly adjacent to the citadel. Today, this historic entrance is widely known as the Jaffa Gate, and it remains one of the primary gateways into Jerusalem's Old City.
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In the Litany of Loreto, the Virgin Mary is explicitly invoked by the title "Tower of David, pray for us" (Latin: *Turris Davidica*).
In medieval art, the *Turris David* (Tower of David) serves primarily as a powerful allegorical and Marian symbol, rather than merely a literal architectural depiction of a fortress in Jerusalem. Medieval illuminations and woodcuts—inspired by the Song of Songs ("Your neck is like the Tower of David, built for an armory")—portrayed it as a symbol of virginity, spiritual strength, and protection against evil.
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(Another powerful protective symbol)
The symbol of the Tower of David on the coin comes from Athanasius Kircher's book on the Tower of Babel.
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Number 29: The Tower of David (Turris David)
This depicts the prominent city citadel built into the western walls, which historically served to protect the main western approach to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Number 43: The Gate of the Tower of David (Porta Turris David)
This is the fortified gateway located directly adjacent to the citadel. Today, this historic entrance is widely known as the Jaffa Gate, and it remains one of the primary gateways into Jerusalem's Old City.
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In the Litany of Loreto, the Virgin Mary is explicitly invoked by the title "Tower of David, pray for us" (Latin: *Turris Davidica*).
In medieval art, the *Turris David* (Tower of David) serves primarily as a powerful allegorical and Marian symbol, rather than merely a literal architectural depiction of a fortress in Jerusalem. Medieval illuminations and woodcuts—inspired by the Song of Songs ("Your neck is like the Tower of David, built for an armory")—portrayed it as a symbol of virginity, spiritual strength, and protection against evil.
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