Today, the Pool of Siloam is the lowest place in altitude within the historical city of Jerusalem, with an elevation of about above sea level. The ascent from it unto the Temple Mount meant a gain of in altitude at a linear distance of about 694 yards (634 meters), with a mean elevation in the Temple Mount of above sea level. According to the Jerusalem Talmud (Hagigah), the Pool of Siloam was the starting point for pilgrims who made the annual pilgrimge to Jerusalem, and where they ascended by foot to the inner court of the Temple Mount to bring their sacrificial offerings.