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Temple Mount
Sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, the Temple Mount is also called Mount Moriah and Haram al Sharif. Some consider this the site where Abraham bound Isaac and where Jacob dreamed of the ladder reaching to heaven. It is also the original focus of the kiblah (the direction of prayer), which was later reoriented to Mecca.
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The Jerusalem Archaeological Park
www.archpark.org.il/intro.asp
This site provides information about archeological investigations related to the Temple Mount. Extensive articles about the Temple Mount’s history are available. The site’s highlight is a virtual reconstruction model of the Temple Mount, featuring panoramic views.
Sacred Sites: Dome of the Rock
www.sacredsites.com/1st30/domeof.html
One in a series related to sacred sites, this website provides information about the Dome of the Rock specifically and the Temple Mount in general.
Temple Mount in Jerusalem
www.templemount.org/
This site is devoted to investigating the original location of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Also available are links to numerous articles related to the Temple Mount’s history and to archeological excavations.
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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Built on the traditional site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, this structure is sacred to all Christians. Its history dates to the time of Constantine, the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
www.us-israel.org/jsource/Archaeology/church.html
This site provides an interesting article about the structure, its history, and the politics associated with the site.
The Garden Tomb of Jerusalem
www.gardentomb.com/Pages/home.html
This site provides information about the Garden Tomb of Jerusalem, which many prefer instead of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher as the site of the tomb where Jesus Christ was laid after His crucifixion and rose from death. It is located outside the city walls, and is considered by many to be the garden of Joseph of Arimathea.
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Via Dolorosa
Following His trial before Pilate, Jesus Christ traveled the Via Dolorosa (also known as the Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross, and Stations of the Cross) to Golgotha, where He was crucified. Along the route, stations corresponding to a particular incident guide those who wish to retrace Jesus’ steps.
Way of the Cross
www.newadvent.org/cathen/15569a.htm
The Catholic Encyclopedia’s website provides this historical account of the Via Dolorosa.
Via Crucis
www.christusrex.org/www1/jvc/
Several photographs supplement information about the Way of the Cross at this website. Also available are a map of the route as well as additional photographs of the Room of the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the prison where Jesus was held.
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The Western Wall
One of Jerusalem’s most famous sites, the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) is the best remaining portion of the wall associated with the Temple Mount. Recent excavations have provided valuable archeological insights.
Jerusalem - The Western Wall and its Tunnels
www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00v00
This site provides information about excavations in the area surrounding the Western Wall. Also included are historical insights into the wall’s relationship to the Herodian Temple Mount.
Aish HaTorah’s Window on the Wall
www.aish.com/wallcam/
This site opens with a live camera viewing the Western Wall. Also available are links that provide historical information, a gallery of photographs, and a virtual tour of the tunnels associated with the Western Wall and the Temple Mount.
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