The Jewish Quarter - Secret paths of the Old City
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- Episode 29: Explore the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in this virtual video tour, as we walk silently through its hidden alleys.
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Virtual Walking Tours in Israel by Ofer Moghadam
Walking the streets of Israel in silence.
No comments. No distractions.
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Description:
Welcome to #Jerusalem, #HolyCity to all three #monotheistic #religions. In this video, we will silently walk through the #JewishQuarter and explore its hidden alleys.
The city of #Jerusalem was first divided into #FourQuarters in the #MiddleAges. During the #1948 #WarOfIndependence, the #JewishQuarter was taken over by the #JordanianArmy, after which the #JewishPopulation had been evacuated and most of their houses and #synagogues destroyed. In the #1967 #SixDayWar, #Israel conquered the #OldCity and took control of the #JewishQuarter once again.
The Roman Cardo (01:55)
After the #SecondJewishRevolt, #RomanEmperor #Hadrian destroyed the #CityOfJerusalem and rebuilt it as a #RomanCity, calling it #AeliaCapitolina. This city was then built according to the #HippodamianPlan (grid plan), in which there were east-west streets called #Decomanus, and north-south streets called #Cardo. What we see here is the #CardoMaximus of #RomanJerusalem of the 2nd century CE, meaning that this had been the city's main street.
Batey Mahse Square (10:00)
#BateyMahse (בתי מחסה) literally means "Houses of Shelter". This collection of houses was built in #1860 as the last #Jewish residential area inside the city walls. The houses were established with the financial help of #JewishCommunities in Europe, whose idea it had been to help their #Jewish brethren in the #HolyLand to be able to live in less cramped and crowded conditions. During the #1948 #WarOfIndependence, these houses served as actual shelters for the residents of the #JewishQuarter. At the end of that war, the #Jordanians concentrated the #Jewish inhabitants of the Quarter on this square, from where they were escorted out of the #OldCity via the #ZionGate.
Western Wall Lookout Point (18:30)
From this amazing #ObservationPoint we have a unique view over the #WesternWall and the #TempleMount, which sits on top of it. On the #TempleMount stands the #DomeOfTheRock, which commemorates the #AscensionToHeaven of #Mohammed. Next to it stands the #AlAqsaMosque, which is the third-holiest #mosque in #Islam. The #JewishTemple, which was destroyed by the #Romans in the years #70CE, stood on the spot where the #DomeOfTheRock stands today. Jews from all over the world flock to the #WesternWall, as this is the one location where they can pray while being physically closest to the #AncientTemple.
Hurva Synagogue Square (24:15)
The #HurvaSynagogue stands at the center of this square, which is the focal point of the #JewishQuarter. This immense and beautiful synagogue had been destroyed so many times that it received the nickname #TheRuin (#Hurva). The last destruction came by the hands of the #Jordanians after the #1948 #WarOfIndependence. The #synagogue was then only rebuilt in #2010, when the old plans were used for the exact recreation of the previous structure.
Do you like what you see in this video? There is much more to explore in the magnificent and mysterious city of #Jerusalem. As a state-licensed #TourGuide, I organize and guide private, completely customized #JerusalemTours, as well as completely customized #IsraelTours . If you want to learn how to turn your next visit to #Israel into a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience, then get in touch with through any of the channels listed below.
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Filming date:
Monday, 07 November 2021
Filming time:
13:53 PM
Temperature:
22° C / 72° F
Coordinates of walk:
Starting Point - 31.776058, 35.231006
End Point - 31.776658, 35.230840
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Thanks for the great video!
The interesting thing would be, what is under the City of David.
Thank you for your comment. Stay tuned and subscribe to my channel, as within one or two weeks I will post a video of me walking through (and under) the City of David. Shalom from Jerusalem "Uncle Bee" 🇮🇱
@@ofermog You are awesome! Love your videos!!!
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