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The Mount of Olives or Mount Olivet (Hebrew: הַר הַזֵּיתִים, romanized: Har ha-Zeitim; Arabic: جبل الزيتون, romanized: Jabal az-Zaytūn; both lit. 'Mount of Olives'; in Arabic also الطور , Aṭ-Ṭūr , 'the Mountain') is a mountain ridge in East Jerusalem , east of and adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City . [1]
Apr 24, 2024 · Mount of Olives is a multi-summit limestone ridge east of the Old City of Jerusalem and separated from it by the Kidron Valley. It is holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for messianic and eschatological reasons. It is also the site of a large ancient Jewish burial ground.
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Jan 23, 2018 · But when it comes to the Mount of Olives, the height doesn’t matter. It is a holy place to Christians, Jews, and Muslims and one of the top attractions in Jerusalem. Whether you’re seeking churches, spectacular views, or fascinating stories, Mount of Olives is a place to visit.
The Mount of Olives separates the Judean Desert to the east from the city of Jerusalem. The olive trees that covered the mount in the past are responsible for its name.
Jul 11, 2020 · Considering its history and its role, the Mount of Olives represents an everlasting hope that Jesus, our Savior, is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He defeated death and will one day rule from Jerusalem, bringing peace to this Holy City and to the World.
The Mount of Olives, one of three hills on a long ridge to the east of Jerusalem, is the location of many biblical events. Rising to more than 800 metres, it offers an unrivalled vista of the Old City and its environs. The hill, also called Mount Olivet, takes its name from the fact that it was once covered with olive trees.
Mount of Olives. When you first arrive in Jerusalem, this two-mile long ridge is where you will most likely get your first full view of the famous City of David. Named for the olive trees that used to grow here in abundance, and where Roman legions camped during the city siege in 70 A.D., its slopes are now one of the main Jewish burial grounds ...
