The gates of the Court (including the open space in the gate) had the same level of sanctity as the Court, with the exception of The Nikanor Gate was not deemed holy since the lepers would stand there to receive the blood of their offerings on their thumbs and big toes. This was a part of their purification process. (Gate of Kindling) (Source: Pesachim 85). 
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