David P. Milner

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David P. Milner

• Library 500
• Foundations of Information Technology
• dpmilner_at_telus.net

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A visit to the Old City of Jerusalem
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The four quarters of The Old City

• Jewish
• Christian
• Muslim
• Armenian

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The sacred city of three traditions

• Judaism
• Christianity
• Islam

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The Western Wall of the Temple Mount

• Judaism most sacred place
• is an open-air synagogue.

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where bar mitzvah are held
(Oy ! Have you ever seen such red hair)
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and the women pray separately
(The orthodox are opposed to women
conducting prayer service)
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

• Christendoms holiest site

It is regarded as the place where the
crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus
occurred.
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The Dome of the Rock

• Octagonal in shape
• Crowned with a gold-coloured roof
• Covered in beautiful mosaic tiles

Built in 691 CE, the Dome of the Rock sits atop
of the former Temple Mount where the Al-Aqsa
Mosque is also situated, making Jerusalem the
third holiest Muslim city after Mecca and Medina.
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Some other sites to see
A crowded souq in the Muslim quarter.
A bit claustrophobic!
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At the Tower of David Museum

• an exhibition of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly.

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The bright sun, the colour and translucency of
the glass

• a
  beautiful sight.

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Okay, one more photo of me.
Hope you enjoyed the tour.