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  1. www.britannica.com › place › JerusalemJerusalem | History, Map, Religion, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · 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.

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      Jerusalem - Holy City, Hills, Valleys: Jerusalem stands on...

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      Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict: The...

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      Jerusalem - Education, History, Culture: Because of the high...

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      Jerusalem - Jews, Muslims, Christians: Because Jerusalem is...

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      Jerusalem - Trade, Tourism, Religion: A major source of...

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      Jerusalem - Roman Rule, History, Holy City: For some time...

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  2. www.britannica.com › place › JerusalemJerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict | Britannica

    4 days ago · Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict: In December 1917 British troops under Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem after the retreat of Ottoman forces. This opened a new era that lasted until 1948, during which Jerusalem again became a capital, this time of a territory administered by the British under a mandate from the League ...

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  4. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › nine-things-you-didnt-knowNine Things You Didn’t Know About the Ancient Olympic Games

    1 day ago · The very first Games, in 776 B.C.E., consisted of a single contest: the stadion, a one-lap sprint just over a tenth of a mile long. 7. Ancient Olympians received no medals, but their victories ...

  5. mad-traveller.com › itinary › jerusalem-4-day-itineraryJerusalem 4 Day Itinerary | Mad Traveller

    4 days ago · Title: 4-Day Jerusalem Itinerary Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration Morning: Check-in at your hotel in the Old City or nearby. We recommend Hotel Monastery of the Flagellant, offering a unique experience within the ancient city walls. Afternoon: Start with the Western Wall, one of the most significant sites in Judaism. Then, walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ...

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  7. www.funtrivia.com › quiz › historyEarly History of Jerusalem Quiz | Asian | 10 Questions - Fun...

    5 days ago · The Hasmoneans (a ruling Judea dynasty 140 BC to 37 BC) took control of Jerusalem, while the Seleucids retained control of Acra (fortress) in the city and most of the surrounding areas. In 160 BC, the Maccabean revolt was ended when Judas Maccabeus was killed at the Battle of Elasa. Jerusalem was retaken by the Seleucids.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Teutonic_OrderTeutonic Order - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · The Teutonic Order is a Catholic religious institution founded as a military society c. 1190 in Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem. The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem was formed to aid Christians on their pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to establish hospitals.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Timeline_of_the_name_PalestineTimeline of the name Palestine - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · The origin of this fast is said to be as follows: that the emperor Heraclius, on his way to Jerusalem, promised his protection to the Jews of Palestine, but that on his arrival in the holy city, the schismatical patriarch and the Christians generally prayed him to put all the Jews to the sword, because they had joined the Persians shortly before in their sack of the city and cruelties towards ...