Jerusalem - Wikipedia Jerusalem[note 2] is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Jerusalem | History, Map, Religion, Facts | Britannica Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has been governed by an extended series of dynasties and states over centuries
History of Jerusalem - Wikipedia Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring The city is first mentioned in Egyptian execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum "
Jerusalem - Location, Capital Israel | HISTORY Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity, and both Israel and Palestine have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city
Jerusalem - Jews, Muslims, Christians | Britannica Because Jerusalem is a holy city, uniquely revered by the three major monotheistic religions, its people have traditionally been classified according to religious affiliation A majority of the city’s residents are either secular or traditional Jews
30 Unforgettable Things To Do in Jerusalem, Israel - Earth Trekkers Discover the best things to do in Jerusalem, from the Western Wall and Temple Mount in the Old City to important religious sites like Via Dolorosa and the Mount of Olives, as well as museums and food markets
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