Jerusalem
4 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Religion, Politics: Jerusalem is governed by a Municipal Council that is composed of 31 members who are elected every four years. The council is
4 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Religion, Politics: Jerusalem is governed by a Municipal Council that is composed of 31 members who are elected every four years. The council is
The Old City of Jerusalem is a walled quadrilateral about 3,000 feet (900 meters) long on each side. It is both ancient and diverse, with an Armenian quarter, a Christian quarter, a Muslim
4 days ago · Jerusalem - Jews, Muslims, Christians: Because Jerusalem is a holy city, uniquely revered by the three major monotheistic religions, its people have traditionally been classified
Jerusalem, Hebrew Yerushalayim Arabic Al-Quds, City (pop., 2006 est.: 729,100), ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel.
Jerusalem, known in Hebrew as Yerushalayim and in Arabic as Al-Quds, is a multicultural city. Its importance as a religious center and its location at an ancient Middle Eastern crossroads have
4 days ago · Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has
4 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Hills, Valleys: Jerusalem stands on hills at an elevation of 2,575 feet (785 meters). The modern unified city is the largest municipality in Israel or the
For decades Jerusalem''s status has been among the most contentious issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The city is home to hundreds of thousands of people who belong to either
4 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict: The earliest surveys and excavations in Jerusalem were conducted in the 19th century, mainly by European Christians
5 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict: In December 1917 British troops under Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem after the retreat of Ottoman forces. This opened a
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