It is important in history today because there were many happenings there. All the Crusades were to capture Jerusalem back from the Muslims and to spread Christianity.
It's a Jewish holy site ! Just as Mecca is a holy site for Islam.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is built on the site believed to be where Christ was buried and three days later rose from the dead. It's not important to true Christianity, it is important to the religion that masquerades as and calls itself Christianity.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem marks the place where Jesus died and was buried; and then resurrected from the dead. This is probably them most Holy site in Christianity. Another important site is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which is on the site where it is believed Jesus was born.
There are several "holy cities" for Christians. Many are in the Holy Land: Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, to mention a few. For Catholics, Rome is a Holy City. For many Protestant Christians Augsburg is considered a significant site, and many of the central cities of the Reformation are considered to be preeminent.
Jerusalem; because it was the site of the Holy Temple.
In Ojibwe, the term for "holy place" can be expressed as "manidoo-akiing," which translates to "spirit land" or "land of the spirits." The language can vary slightly by dialect, but this expression captures the essence of a sacred or revered site.
The site of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. We worship at the Western Wall which is adjacent to it.
Muslim AnswerThe holy land is in:Mecca where the Kaaba is located, surrounded by the Grand Mosque or Al-Masjid Al-Haram. It is the birth place of Prophet Muhammad and where Muslims go for pilgrimage (or Hajj).Medina where there is Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi (the Mosque of the Prophet) and where Prophet Muhammad is buried, andAlQods Alsharkiya (that is called in English Eastern Jerusalem) in the Palestinian Occupied Territories, where Prophet Muhammad ascended to the Heavens, by a Divine Miracle, and returned back. It is also holy land for having the main Orthodox Cathedral.Christian Answer 1As a Christian, the Holy Land is Israel with an undivided Jerusalem the most important city since Christ was born there. All this, however is not too relevant to Christians since the Holy Spirit now resides in us, not a temple made by hands.Christian Answer 2Israel is, because it was where Christ Lived on earth.Answer 4The holy land is located in the Eastern part of Jerusalem. It is a holy land for all God religions and is located withing the Palestinian Territories. There is also the holy land of Kabaa in Makkah (or Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.The Holy Land is more than just the "Eastern part of Jerusalem." It is ALL of Israel.
Shechem is important because it is a significant Biblical site that is mentioned in the Old Testament. It is considered a holy city by Jews and Christians, as it is associated with biblical events such as Abraham's arrival in the Promised Land and Jacob's purchase of land there. Additionally, Shechem is strategically located in the central region of ancient Israel, making it a vital hub for trade and political influence.
Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city of Mecca, as it is considered a holy site for Muslims. Access to Mecca is restricted to those who practice the Islamic faith.
It is the site of the government of King David and King Solomon, and the First and Second Holy Temples stood there for hundreds of years.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Why is a very big complicated question but I will brief the answer: Jews : they claimed that King David founded it , and it has King Solomon's secrete temple Christians: The holy church of dooms day there and where Jesus Muslims : Their Messenger Mohammad ascended to heaven from there , and it has the Aqsa Mosque which is the third most important mosque