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Jerusalem
The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is situated in the Judean Mountains between the northern edge of the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a holy city to the three major religions –Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The city has a population of 780,200 as of 2009.
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What city contains the holy places of three religions?
Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine is one such city that qualifies as it serves Judaism (Western Wall), Christianity (Church of the Holy Sepulchre), and Islam (Al-Aqsa Mosque). Another city that qualifies is Xi'an, China, as it serves Daoism (Eight Immortals Palace), Buddhism (Big Wild Goose Pagoda), and Shenist Ancestor Worship (Mausoleum of the Huang Emperor).
What is the current situation in Jerusalem?
Hi!
Right now it is pretty quiet I live over here and its all fine, you don't have to worry if you want to visit here its not like you wait for something to happen. You just have to pay attention to your surroundings and your good :]
Are vaccinations needed to travel to Jerusalem?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends for travel to Israel that you make sure you are up to date on the standard vaccinations, and also recommends vaccination for Hepatitis A & B. See the related link for more information.
How far is Jerusalem from baghad?
It is first worth noting that the distance as the crow flies and the particular distance that you would need to walk in actuality is very different (because of borders, roads, etc.)
As the crow flies it is 547 miles or 881 kilometers.
As you would actually need to walk (crossing through Jordan and the West Bank though the appropriate border crossings) it would be around 640 miles or 1030 kilometers.
How long to walk from Jerusalem to Babylon?
It is a 6.6km (4.1 mile) walk. Assuming the average walking speed is about 5km/h (3.1mph), it would take a bit over an hour and a half with a few stops for rest. If you were to hitchhike it, it's only 20mins.
When was the temple in Jerusalem rebuilt?
The Second Temple was constructed on the site of the first in 516 CE by Ezra, Nehemiah, and Zerrubabel. It was then substantially improved by Herod the Great in from 19 BCE all the way to 63 CE, which was long after his death and only seven years before the Romans would destroy it in 70 CE.
What forces took control of Jerusalem in 1071?
The Fatimids at the beginning, the Crusaders at the end.
What is sensory deprivation therapy?
Sensory deprivation, or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), is a technique by which sensory input (sound, light, smell, etc.) is minimized. This practice encourages an extremely deep level of relaxation.
What is the Islamic Holy site in Jerusalem?
The Muslims have the Dome of the Rock Shrine and the Al-Aqsa Mosque which form a single holy site together.
How many miles between Jerusalem and Gallilee?
The distance between Jerusalem and the Sea of Gallilee is 96.53 miles (155.35 kilometres).
The Galilee as a region is closer to Jerusalem with the city of Afula a mere 58 miles (93 kilometers) away from Jerusalem.
Holy sites are the biggest attractions in Jerusalem. Here are some popular places: the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, the site of Jesus' crucifixion, the Via Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, the Mount of Olives, Tomb of Samuel the Prophet, and the Little Wall, as well as the Jerusalem museums. Here is a website that will give you detailed information about these places: http://www.jerusalem-insiders-guide.com/. It also provides information on Jerusalem history, other destinations, and Jerusalem travel resources.
Where were Mary and Joseph traveling to when Jesus was born?
We have no reliable records of where Mary and Joseph were born, but can reasonably assume that they were probably born in the town where they continued to live in later life. This was either Bethlehem or Nazareth. According to the Gospel According to St Matthew, the home town of Mary and Joseph appears to have been Bethlehem, near Jerusalem in Judea. But, Luke's Gospel says that their home town was Nazareth in Galilee.
What is the temperature now in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem weather in the winter is a bit less predictable than in the summer.
The wet season starts in November and goes through April.
Because Israel's water supply is so dependent on rainfall, Israelis hope, pray, beg the Heavens for winter rains.
A particularly torrential rain is know as "rains of blessing" in Hebrew, so you won't hear anyone grumble about a rainy day here - not even little children.
Most years, it doesn't rain nearly enough, though, so you can count on a good number of mild, sunny days in the winter, too. Nevertheless, make sure you bring waterproof boots and coats. Try to get a raincoat with a hood. It can be so windy when it rains that umbrellas are useless.
November through December are usually fairly mild.
January and February are the coldest months of the year and every few years Jerusalem is treated to a spectacular snowfall that turns the city into a still, fairy wonderland.
Average temperature in January: 6 to 12C (43-55F)
Average number of rain days in Jerusalem: 44
Average annual rainfall: 553mm/22 inches
Which two religions started from city of Jerusalem?
The three Abrahamic religions, judaism, Christianity and Islam are all the same doctrine and all the prophets preached the same teachings. It is through the centuries that the teachings were changed, then God would send another prophet. Until the final prophet (peace be upon him and all the prophets) God preserved His final book through the angel Gabriel, which to this day hasn't changed. Read the Quran the final testament.
What kind of a physical features are found in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem contains many physical features. They pretty much contain all of the main ones you can think of:
THE GREAT SEA
THE COASTAL PLAIN
THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS PLATEAU
THE DEEP JORDAN VALLEY
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE JORDAN
THE GREAT DESERT
HIGHWAYS AND ROADS
THE ROCKY HILLS
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Do Muslims worship at the dome of the rock?
The mosque itself resides on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.It's the distinctive
golden dome that's featured prominently in virtually every photograph that includes
the Old City of Jerusalem. As I write this, there's a beautiful photo of it displayed
right here, at the top of this web-page on Answers.com .
Why are only Muslims allowed to go to the dome of the rock?
The true answer is because both the Jordanian waqf and Israeli police do not want non-Muslims inside the Dome of the Rock.
The Jordanian waqf, not Palestinian officials, govern the Temple Mount. Israeli police provide security. The Waqf want only Muslims, because it is comfortable for them and they feel good about exercising power over others. They would be happiest with a situation akin to Mecca or Medina, where only Muslims are allowed to breathe the air.
The Israelis defer to the Waqf and do not want to risk World War 3 over some religious fanatic causing trouble.
The Israeli government is implicated in this utterly discriminatory policy. It is a true outrage.
What was the size of the Jerusalem wall when Nehemiah rebuilt it?
The best answer is actually from a quote by Josephus which states the circumference of Jerusalem in his day as 33 stadia, which equals 4.5 English miles. That would make the area within the walls of Jerusalem about 960 acres, 1.5 sq mi. Many archeologists believe that the walls of Jerusalem were about the same in both Nehemiah's day and Jesus' day.
Israel controlled the city of Jerusalem since there Independence in 1948. Jerusalem is Israel Capitol to
Jerusalem was designed to belong to which two countries?
If the question is asking as to which two countries desperately claim Jerusalem to be theirs, the answer is: Israel and Palestine.
However, Jerusalem was never designed to belong to two countries. Like all cities, it was designed to be a unified city. Every city that has been divided, from Berlin, to Vienna, to Nicosia, to Rome has suffered from having its urban structure divided between two different countries.
What countries are east of Jerusalem?
Syria is east of the northern part of the Jordan River and Jordan is east of the Jordan River from the southern end of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)
