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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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4 days ago · The Mount of Olives (جبل الزيتون), also known as al-Tur (الطور), is a mountain ridge east of and adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City. It is named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. The southern part of the Mount was the Silwan necropolis, attributed to the ancient Judean kingdom.
May 3, 2024 · Gethsemane, garden across the Kidron Valley on the Mount of Olives (Hebrew Har ha-Zetim), a ridge paralleling the eastern part of Jerusalem, where Jesus is said to have prayed on the night of his arrest before the Crucifixion.
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5 days ago · Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives. It is one of the oldest and holiest Jewish cemeteries in the world. It is believed to contain more than 150,000 tombs, some dating back thousands of years. Jewish cementary. Picture of Snowscat on Unsplash. Augusta Victoria Hospital. A 19th century hospital providing medical care to Palestinians and ...
May 7, 2024 · So for the Tomb of the Holy Sepulchre, the lower parts of the structure (where the public is not allowed) are loculi Jewish tombs, and their presence in that spot proves it was outside the city walls, since Torah prohibited them being inside.
Apr 25, 2024 · Join us as we uncover the biblical and religious connections that make the Mount of Olives a revered pilgrimage site for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. We'll also explore the breathtaking...
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