Zion, or Sion, was originally a stronghold captured by David
(the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and
later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a name
for the city of Jerusalem.
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The name Zion means "highest point" or "monument" in Hebrew. It is often used symbolically in the Bible to represent the city of Jerusalem or the promised land.
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Leonardo was not a Zionist, but he was a part of Priory of Sion,
a secret- group (quasi-real) which was founded by Godfrey of
Bouillon on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
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Albert Confino has written:
'Les protocoles des sages de Sion' -- subject(s): Antisemitism,
History, Protocols of the wise men of Zion, Sources