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History of Jerusalem

Jerusalem The Capital of Israel The name of this city has been in the hearts of Muslims, Jews and Christians for centuries. The city is known as Jerusalem in Hebrew and Al-Quds in Arabic, and is one of the oldest cities in the world. The city was captured, demolished and rebuilt several times. That is why there is a history in the layers of this land. Four parts Today, Jerusalem is divided between people of different faiths and has made headlines because of conflicts, while the city's history also connects them. There is an ancient city in the center of the city. It is divided into four sections   Christian, Islamic, Jewish and Armenian It is surrounded by a wall with many sacred places in the world. And each part has its own specific population. Christians have two areas because Armenians are also Christians. The oldest of all is Armenia. It is also the oldest center of Armenian descent. Armenians have preserved their history and culture in St. James Church and Monastery. The Holy...