Israel 2010 785

Some of the tilework outside the Dome of the Rock . Absolutely gorgeous. I ,non-muslim was not allowed into the Dome nor into the Mosque . It sits on the site of the 2nd temple over the altar where Abraham was set to sacrifice Issac...a holy site for each of the major religions but only accessable to Moslems.

Jerusalem

June 4th 2010
This is the last one ! Jerusalem is definately a place to add to your list of places to see . I really enjoyed my time there . I met some very interesting people , had fascinating walks , great food , spiritual experiences , and developed a greater appreciation for the past . A reminder to clip on to the photos to enlarge them and see details . Until the next journey. ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Jerusalem District

Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more

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