New Moon celebration at the Western Wall
Israel 2006
Jerusalem
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New Moon celebration at the Western Wall |
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Muslim and Crusader Arches on Mt Zion |
Armed Security detail at the Church of Domition |
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Dome of the Rock, the second most holy Muslim site, which happens to sit exactly on top of where the ancient temple of the Israelites is located. Because of that, there will be no excavation permitted - ever. |
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Dome of the Rock, small dome |
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I loved my stay at the Hashimi Hotel (guesthouse) and not just because of the location, but also the views, the breakfast, and not least because of the smell. It is located right above the spice merchants and it smelled wonderful at night. |
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You can see what I mean, the hotel entrance and there are the spice shops. |
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Herod's Gate |
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Another city gate, there are more. |
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Damascus Gate (the one you want to enter to get to the Hotel) |
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Lions Gate. You can see why it is called that. |
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What's behind Lions Gate (part of the so-called stations of the cross) |
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Rampart Walk (bottom image, East Jerusalem) |
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New archeological dig, seen from the Ramparts, inside of the walls |
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