¹⁶ The alcoves and the projecting walls inside the gateway were surmounted by narrow parapet openings all around, as was the portico; the openings all around faced inward. The faces of the projecting walls were decorated with palm trees.^(A)

²¹ Its alcoves^(A)—three on each side—its projecting walls and its portico^(B) had the same measurements as those of the first gateway. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.

²⁹ Its alcoves,^(A) its projecting walls and its portico had the same measurements as the others. The gateway and its portico had openings all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide.^(B)