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Dec 9, 2023 · Witness the city's pivotal role in the rise and fall of empires, the birth and convergence of major world religions, and the unceasing pursuit of spiritual and worldly aspirations.
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- The History Hub
May 29, 2024 · Whether you are fascinated by its ancient roots or its dynamic present, this video is a must-watch! 👉 Key Insights from This Episode: 🌍 Today's Jerusalem is a diverse metropolis, home to...
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- Israel in 5
The history of Jerusalem made crystal clear in this beautifully narrated film. Understand Jerusalem's unique significance as a Holy City.
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Jan 24, 2018 · From late December 1949 until March 1950, the Knesset met in the Jewish Agency building in Jerusalem; before that, it met in Tel Aviv. Sixty-eight years ago, on Jan. 23, 1950, the Knesset voted to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel.
According to the Bible, the Israelite history of the city began in c. 1000 BCE, with King David's sack of Jerusalem, following which Jerusalem became the City of David and capital of the united Kingdom of Israel. [1]
Aug 23, 2017 · The British controlled the city and surrounding region until Israel became an independent state in 1948. Jerusalem was divided during the first 20 years of Israel’s existence.
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May 27, 2014 · Some 6,000 years ago, ancient peoples settled the hills around the Gihon Spring (located just east of Jerusalem's Old City walls today). The city they founded remained as it was for centuries – a hilltop agricultural backwater, in the periphery of the powerful Egyptian empire.
