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Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world (3,000+ years of continuous habitation) and the holiest city in Judaism, one of the holiest in Christianity, and the third holiest in Islam. The Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif complex contains the Western Wall (Judaism's holiest site), the Dome of the Rock (Islam's third holiest site), and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (marking Christ's crucifixion and resurrection).
Jerusalem has been conquered 44 times, captured by 37 distinct powers, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and destroyed twice. Its status — divided between Israeli sovereignty and Palestinian claims — remains the most intractable dispute in international politics. Few cities have generated more religion, art, history, and conflict.
# Top 10 Jerusalem facts
- 1Jerusalem has been conquered 44 times by 37 different powers over its history
- 2The Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre — three world religions' holiest sites — are within 300 meters of each other
- 3Jerusalem appears in the Bible over 700 times and in the Quran as 'the holy land'
Fascinating Facts
- ◆Jerusalem has been conquered 44 times by 37 different powers over its history
- ◆The Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre — three world religions' holiest sites — are within 300 meters of each other
- ◆Jerusalem appears in the Bible over 700 times and in the Quran as 'the holy land'
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