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)

²² Its openings, its portico^(A) and its palm tree decorations had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.^(B)

²⁶ Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them; it had palm tree decorations on the faces of the projecting walls on each side.^(A)

³¹ Its portico^(A) faced the outer court; palm trees decorated its jambs, and eight steps led up to it.^(B)

³⁴ Its portico^(A) faced the outer court; palm trees decorated the jambs on either side, and eight steps led up to it.

³⁷ Its portico^[a](A) faced the outer court; palm trees decorated the jambs on either side, and eight steps led up to it.^(B)

⁵ He paneled the main hall with juniper and covered it with fine gold and decorated it with palm tree^(A) and chain designs.