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The Temple Mount Explained
The Temple Mount is the holiest site in Judaism and one of the most contested places on earth — home to the First and Second Temples, the Dome of the Rock, and centuries of conflict and devotion.
Jerusalem's Old City: A Guide to the Four Quarters
Jerusalem's Old City — less than one square kilometer — contains the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian quarters, a concentration of sacred history unmatched anywhere on earth.
Mount of Olives: The World's Oldest Active Cemetery
The Mount of Olives has been a Jewish burial site for 3,000 years, holding 150,000 graves. Jews have sought burial here because tradition says the resurrection will begin on this mountain.
Rachel's Tomb: The Weeping Matriarch
Rachel's Tomb near Bethlehem has been a pilgrimage site for centuries. The matriarch who died in childbirth became a symbol of motherly love and hope for Jewish return from exile.
The Cave of Machpelah: Burial Place of the Patriarchs
The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron — where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Leah are buried — is the second-holiest site in Judaism and one of the most contested places on earth.