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Jerusalem
Dome of the Rock:
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Jerusalem is the largest city in
Israel.
As of
2007,
Jerusalem had an estimated population of 732,100.
Jerusalem has a history that is believed to go back almost 6,000
years, and has been the holiest city in Judaism for approximately 3,000 years.
The city is also considered by Muslims to be the third holiest city in
Islam, and is of course also a very important city for Christians too - containing
many significant Christian sites. Some of the most important religious sites in the
city include:
- The Temple Mount and Western Wall (for Jews).
- The al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock (for Muslims)
- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (for Christians) - also known as the
Church of the Resurrection -
Containing the site of as Golgotha, the Hill of Calvary,
where Jesus was crucified, and the location where Jesus was buried
(the sepulchre). Today the church is also used as the headquarters for the
Catholic Archpriest of the Basilia of the Holy Sepulchre, and the
Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem.
The political status of Jerusalem remains an issue of dispute.
The Israeli position is that East Jerusalem
(captured in the
1967
Six Day War), is part of the state of Israel,
and the whole of Jerusalem is the country's "eternal and indivisible" capital - however
most countries do not recognize this claim (United Nations Security Council
Resolution 478 explicitly rejected it), and maintain their embassies
and other diplomatic missions in Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile, the Palestinians also
claim sovereignty over East Jerusalem, and hope to locate the capital of
a future Palestinian state in East Jerusalem.
In
1995,
the United States Congress passed the Jerusalem Act, stating that
"Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of the State of Israel; and the United States Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem no later than
May 31,
1999".
Consequently official US government documents and web sites refer to Jerusalem
as the capital of Israel. The US embassy in
Israel has not however been moved yet, as to do so
requires the agreement of the President.
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By DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Travel
Released: February 15th, 2022
Multicolor Paperback (288 pages)
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DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
- Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
- ISBN: 0241462525
- EAN: 9780241462522
Details:- Paperback
- Formats: Folded Map, Illustrated
- Edition: 2
- Number of Pages: 288
- Author: DK Eyewitness
- Publication Date: February 15th, 2022
- Release Date: February 15th, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.7 inches
- Weight: 0.9038952742 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
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By MaSovaida Morgan & Anita Isalska
Lonely Planet
Released: August 2nd, 2022
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Lonely Planet Pocket Jerusalem & Tel Aviv 2 (Pocket Guide)- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
- ISBN: 1788684168
- EAN: 9781788684163
- PartNumber: 41131342
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Edition: 2
- Number of Pages: 192
- Authors: MaSovaida Morgan, Michael Grosberg, Anita Isalska
- Publication Date: August 2nd, 2022
- Release Date: August 2nd, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 6.0 inches by 4.2 inches by 0.375 inches
- Weight: 0.42328754304 Pounds
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By Doug Hershey
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Released: September 1st, 2021
Hardcover (208 pages)
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Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens (Ancient Prophecy / Modern Lens)- Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers
- Brand: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
- ISBN: 1496453905
- UPC: 031809025857
- EANs: 0031809025857, 9781496453907
- PartNumber: 272608
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 208
- Author: Doug Hershey
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2021
- Release Date: September 1st, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 11.8 inches by 9.3 inches by 1.1 inches
- Weight: 2.95 Pounds
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By Oren Cahanovitc
Independently published
Released: August 15th, 2014
Paperback (48 pages)
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Day Tour Jerusalem | Old City | Mount Olives- Manufacturer: Independently published
- ISBN: 1973411512
- EAN: 9781973411512
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 48
- Author: Oren Cahanovitc
- Publication Date: August 15th, 2014
- Release Date: August 15th, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 9.61 inches by 6.69 inches by 0.12 inches
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By Karen Wilson
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Thrifty Traveler’s guide to Israel: Budget Friendly Journey to The Holy Land, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee What to See, What to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat with Sample Itineraries- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798576764822
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 141
- Author: Karen Wilson
- Publication Date: December 4th, 2020
- Release Date: December 4th, 2020
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By Bertha Spafford Vester
Bertha Spafford Vester
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Our Jerusalem- Manufacturer: Bertha Spafford Vester
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Number of Pages: 332
- Author: Bertha Spafford Vester
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