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Secrets of jerusalem’s holiest sites

National Geographic Presents:. Secrets of jerusalem’s holiest sites. 3 Major Religions. Judaism Christianity Islam. Judaism – Western Wall. Judaism – Western Wall. Also known as the “Wailing Wall”. Holy site where Jews come to pray. Part of the original Temple Mount.

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Secrets of jerusalem’s holiest sites

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  1. National Geographic Presents: Secrets of jerusalem’s holiest sites

  2. 3 Major Religions Judaism Christianity Islam

  3. Judaism – Western Wall

  4. Judaism – Western Wall • Also known as the “Wailing Wall”. • Holy site where Jews come to pray. • Part of the original Temple Mount. • Visitors place slips of paper with prayer requests on them in the cracks of the wall.

  5. Christianity – Church of the Holy Sepulchre

  6. Christianity – Church of the Holy Sepulchre • Built on Golgotha (or “Calvary”). • Believed to be the place where Jesus Christ was crucified.

  7. Christianity – Tomb of Jesus

  8. Christianity – Tomb of Jesus • Inside Church of the Holy Sepulchre • Believed to be the site of Jesus Christ’s burial and resurrection.

  9. Islam – Dome of the Rock

  10. Islam – Dome of the Rock • Believed to be where Muhammad ascended to heaven during his “Night Journey”. • Surrounds the Foundation Stone.

  11. Foundation Stone

  12. Foundation Stone • Believed to be where Adam was created. • Believed to be where Abraham was tested by God.

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