Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both the State of Israel and the State of Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city. Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there, and the State of Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Neither claim is widely recognized internationally.
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Some of the key events about Jerusalem

  • 70 CE
    The Siege of Jerusalem ended, leading to significant changes in the city's history
  • 70 CE
    The Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans
  • 335 CE
    The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built, becoming a major Christian pilgrimage site
  • 516 BCE
    The Second Temple was completed, restoring Jerusalem as a religious center
  • 587 BCE
    The First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians
  • 614
    The city was captured and sacked by the Sasanian Empire
  • 691 CE
    The Dome of the Rock was completed, becoming an iconic Islamic shrine
  • 960 BCE
    The First Temple was constructed, becoming a central place of worship
  • 1000 BCE
    The city was established as the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel
  • 1099 CE
    The First Crusade captured Jerusalem, establishing the Kingdom of Jerusalem
  • 1099
    Crusaders conquered Jerusalem, massacring many inhabitants
  • 1187
    The city fell to Saladin's forces, ending the First Kingdom of Jerusalem
  • 1244
    The Khwarezmian Turks captured and pillaged the city
  • 1517 CE
    The Ottoman Empire conquered Jerusalem, beginning four centuries of Ottoman rule
  • 1517
    Jerusalem came under Ottoman rule, beginning a period of decline
  • 1917 CE
    British forces captured Jerusalem, ending Ottoman control
  • 1917
    The city suffered significant damage during World War I
  • 1948
    Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan following the Arab-Israeli War
  • 1967
    Heavy fighting occurred in and around Jerusalem during the Six-Day War
  • 1980 CE
    Jerusalem's Old City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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