#13: Holy Places in Judaism - Jerusalem

Using the map above describe where Jerusalem is located.

Jerusalem is a city in modern day Israel that is located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is located on the border between Israel and Jordan. Jerusalem is considered holy to which religions?

It is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Who claims Jerusalem as their capital?

Israelis and Palestinians both claim Jerusalem as their capital, as Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there and the State of Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power; however, neither claim is widely recognized internationally. Give a quick synopsis the occupation of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is occupied by both Israelis and Palestinians. When was Jerusalem first settled?

During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times. The oldest part of the city was settled in the 4th millennium BCE. In 1538, walls were built around Jerusalem under Suleiman the Magnificent.

Identify the four parts of Jerusalem.

Today those walls define the Old City, which has been traditionally divided into four quarters—known since the early 19th century as the Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Quarters.

What is a world heritage site?

A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of special cultural or physical significance.

The Old City became a World Heritage site in 1981, and is on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond the Old City's boundaries.