The history of Jerusalem is very much a history of the Jewish nation itself. Jerusalem, in large part, has been shaped by its geography. Ancient Jerusalem was a mountain fortress. Major highways criss-crossed the mountain fortress. Though both existed apart from each other for many centuries, ...
Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day Israel and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world. Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions
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Today's Church of the Holy Sepulcher sets over two sites: Calvary and the tomb of Jesus. Both these sites were in the same garden outside the walls of Jerusalem in 30 AD, and now they are under one roof. John wrote that they were close to each other: ...
Some key events with religious implications that took place in Jerusalem during this period include: In 37 B.C., King Herod restructured the second Temple and added retaining walls to it. Jesus was crucified in the city of Jerusalem around A.D. 30. The Romans destroyed the second Temple in...
Al-Nabulusi’s journey, which took nearly ten days, was finally rewarded with the sight of glorious Al-Aqsa. Al-Nabulusi writes how he dismounted his ride on seeing the walls of Jerusalem and walked the last few miles. Every step reminded him of the companions of the Prophet and pious ...
which has become one of the most photographed places in Jericho. The Spring of Elisha is notable for its architecture, as well as its archaeological and cultural significance. On its walls, one can read the inscription "Oldest city in the world." This distinction attracts thousands of visitors...
The two knights accompany Richard’s army from Southampton to the walls of Jerusalem – and on through the countries of Eastern Europe and Richard’s capture in Germany. I thoroughly enjoyedMen of the Crossand found it hard to put down. The storyline is fast paced and entertaining, with all...
To the south of the temple was THE LOWER CITY, a group of limestone houses, yellow-brown colored from years of sun and wind. Narrow, unpaved streets and houses that sloped downward toward the Tyropean Valley, which ran through the center of Jerusalem. ...
Nearly all the temples of the gods, the encircling walls of which had been damaged by fire, were saved from dilapidation by the queen and provided with stone enclosures. 307 She who carried the lame queen during games and promenades — a ...