History of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring. The city is first mentioned in Egyptian execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum."
Jerusalem ‑ Location, Capital & Israel - HISTORY
2017年8月23日 · Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity, and both Israel and Palestine have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city.
Jerusalem - World History Encyclopedia
2019年12月19日 · The major source for the history of ancient Jerusalem is the Bible and the writings of Flavius Josephus (36-100 CE). In the 19th century, archaeological excavations began in and around Jerusalem essentially to try to prove the biblical stories and to affirm the existence of its major characters such as King David and Solomon .
History of ancient Israel and Judah - Wikipedia
The history of ancient Israel and Judah spans from the early appearance of the Israelites in Canaan's hill country during the late second millennium BCE, to the establishment and subsequent downfall of the two Israelite kingdoms in the mid-first millennium BCE.
Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict | Britannica
2024年11月8日 · According to biblical accounts, Jerusalem, on the frontier of Benjamin and Judah and inhabited by a mixed population described as Jebusites, was captured by David, founder of the joint kingdom of Israel and Judah, and the city became the Jewish kingdom’s capital.
Old City of Jerusalem | Map, Quarters, Gates, History, Pictures ...
2024年10月15日 · The Old City of Jerusalem, adorned with its ancient stone structures and garnished with gray and gold-plated domes, is a mosaic of the communities that through history have viewed the city as one of the most sacred meeting points between heaven and earth.
Old City of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
The Old City of Jerusalem (Arabic: المدينة القديمة, romanized: al-Madīna al-Qadīma, Hebrew: הָעִיר הָעַתִּיקָה, romanized: Ha'ír Ha'atiká) is a 0.9-square-kilometre (0.35 sq mi) walled area [2] in East Jerusalem.
Jerusalem | History, Map, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月8日 · Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has been governed by an extended series of dynasties and states over centuries.
Jerusalem: From Canaanite City to Israelite Capital
Jerusalem, the capital of the Jewish People for 3000 years, is located at the center of the Land of Israel, at the intersection of a number of ancient commerce routes. In Jerusalem, the North-South hilltop route intersects the main trade routes running from east to west.
View ancient treasures at Jerusalem’s new national archeology …
6 天之前 · By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am Today, 8:31 am. A visitor at the hands-on exhibit at the National Campus for the Archeology of Israel in Jerusalem with museum guide Yehuda Maimoun. (Shmuel Bar-Am) For ...