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History of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
20 Nov 2024 at 8:15pm
Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring. The city is first mentioned in Egyptian execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum."

Timeline for the History of Jerusalem (4500 BCE-Present)
21 Nov 2024 at 1:09am
960 BCE - David's Son, King Solomon, Builds First Jewish Temple. 721 BCE - Assyrians Conquer Samaria; Refugees Flee to Jerusalem and City Expands onto Western Hill. 701 BCE - Assyrian Ruler Sennacherib Lays Seige to Jerusalem. 586 BCE - Babylonian Forces Destroy Jerusalem and Demolish First Temple.

Jerusalem ? Location, Capital & Israel - HISTORY
21 Nov 2024 at 5:19am
Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Both Israel and Palestine have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city.

Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict | Britannica
20 Nov 2024 at 2:53pm
According to biblical accounts, Jerusalem, on the frontier of Benjamin and Judah and inhabited by a mixed population described as Jebusites, was captured by David, founder of the joint kingdom of Israel and Judah, and the city became the Jewish kingdom?s capital.

Jerusalem - Wikipedia
20 Nov 2024 at 10:31pm
Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring . The city is first mentioned in Egyptian Execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum."

Jerusalem | History, Map, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
21 Nov 2024 at 5:05am
Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has been governed by an extended series of dynasties and states over centuries.

History of Jerusalem: From Canaanite City to Israelite Capital
19 Nov 2024 at 3:23pm
The long history of Jerusalem began well before it was captured by King David and made into the Capital of the People of Israel 3,000 years ago. Archeaological findings indicate the existence of a settlement in Jerusalem in the 3rd millenium BCE.

Jerusalem - World History Encyclopedia
18 Nov 2024 at 2:17am
Jerusalem is a major holy city for the three Western traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It sits on spurs of bedrock between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea area. To the north and...

Old City of Jerusalem | Map, Quarters, Gates, History, Pictures ...
18 Nov 2024 at 1:30pm
The Old City of Jerusalem, adorned with its ancient stone structures and garnished with gray and gold-plated domes, is a mosaic of the communities that through history have viewed the city as one of the most sacred meeting points between heaven and earth.

Timeline of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
21 Nov 2024 at 1:02am
This is a timeline of major events in the history of Jerusalem; a city that had been fought over sixteen times in its history. [1] During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times.



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