The Bab Kisan (The Kisan Gate), one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, is believed to be the gate Apostle Paul used to escape the city. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya. The wall was built during the Roman era and was dedicated to Saturn.

Before he was converted the Apostle Paul actively persecuted those who believed Jesus was the Messiah. After the testimony and martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 6-7) Paul received written permission from the High Priest (Sanhedrim) to search in Damascus' synagogues for those who believed in Jesus. Paul was also given the authority to arrest and bring these believers to Jerusalem for trial and punishment. (Acts 9:1-2)

On the road to Damascus Paul is struck blind and led into the city by his travelling companions. Three days later Jesus inspires a disciple named Ananias to visit Paul and heal him of his blindness. After he is healed Paul is baptized and receives God's Holy Spirit (Acts 9:4-18).

Paul stays in Damascus and powerfully preaches the gospel.  Paul's incredible ability to prove Jesus is the Christ (Messiah) so angers Jews in the city that they conspire to kill him (Acts 9:20-23).  After learning of the plot against his life, Paul flees the city at night by having other Christians lower him down a gate using a basket. Once free, He travels to Arabia where for three years he is personally taught by Jesus (Galatians 1:11-12, 15-18).