Accommodations in Jerusalem near Temple Mount (Jerusalem, Israel)
Temple Mount (Jerusalem, Israel)
The Temple Mount, or Mount Moriah, is the site upon which was located the Temple of Solomon and subsequently the Second Temple, which was destroyed by Roman troops in the year 70 CE. On the top of the mountain is the Foundation Stone—sacred to Jews, Christians, and Moslems as the rock upon which Abraham prepared to offer his son (Isaac to Jews and Christians, Ishmael to Moslems) as a sacrifice to God. Today, the Temple Mount is home to more than 100 structures spanning many different eras. The most important of these structures are the golden Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque. Known as Haram al Sharif to Moslems, the top of the mount is under Islamic jurisdiction. Non-Moslems may enter the area only through the Mograbi Gate. At the base of the mount is the Western Wall, one of the retaining walls added to the Second Temple by Herod the Great. The Western Wall is under Jewish jurisdiction. Both sites are active religious sites, and visitors are asked to conduct themselves accordingly and to dress modestly.
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