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Western Wall (the Kotel), Jerusalem

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Philipp Hesse

September 21, 2023

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A special place and always the source of conflict. When the Israelis captured Jerusalem after the six-day war, the Western Wall was surrounded by old, small houses and only a …

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Matto

January 30, 2022

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What visitors see today is only a small portion of what existed during the Second Temple period. Archaeologists have uncovered layers of the wall underground through years of excavation. It wasn't until 1967, after the Six Day War, that the area around the Wall was cleared, creating the Western Wall Plaza that visitors can see today.

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Andy

January 14, 2022

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The now-famous Wailing Wall used to form the western wall of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The first temple in the city was built by the biblical King Solomon in …

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1. Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

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2. Jaffa Gate – Church of the Holy Sepulchre loop from Armenian Quarter

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3. Zion Gate – Tomb of the Virgin Mary loop from Yemin Moshe

5.65km

01:41

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Western Wall (the Kotel), Jerusalem

1. Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

2. Jaffa Gate – Church of the Holy Sepulchre loop from Armenian Quarter

3. Zion Gate – Tomb of the Virgin Mary loop from Yemin Moshe

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