ISRAEL

Israel flag

jerusalem
- temple mountain
- muslim district
- street life
tel aviv
dead sea

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ISRAEL

this gallery is in preparation ... israel, a country which is in war status for many decades, has legendary jerusalem as its capital. jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world - it has been inhabited for 5000 years. its first true king was david. jerusalem has been conquered many times and ruled by, among others, egyptian, assyrian, roman, arabic and ottoman empires. jerusalem is a holy city for jews, christians and muslims. the old part of jerusalem within the historic city walls (see the map) abounds with eminent buildings, especially temples, churches and mosques, including the famous "dome on the rock" on the temple mount, one of the most impressive buildings ever created.

damascas gate

old christian buildingsold city with arabic and christian buildings

church holy sepulchre

holy sepulchre insidemosaic early christian church

triligual sign

alaksa mosque

muslim mosque tower muslim tower

dome on the mound

temple on the mount entry

temple facadetemple facade

temple facade


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