Places of Historical Significance in Jerusalem

Places of Historical Significance in Jerusalem

Since antiquity people have met with the divine in different places....

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The History of the American Colony Hotel Part One - From Chicago to Jerusalem - 1871 to 1881

The History of the American Colony Hotel Part One - From Chicago to Jerusalem - 1871 to 1881

What is now a renowned, world-class luxury hotel began life as a Christian commune founded by one determined Chicago family - a family whose...

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The History of the American Colony Hotel Part Two - A Thriving Commune - 1881 to 1914

The History of the American Colony Hotel Part Two - A Thriving Commune - 1881 to 1914

This is the second entry in a GoJerusalem.com series on the history of the American Colony Hotel. Soon after arriving in Jerusalem, the American...

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The History of the American Colony Hotel Part Three - War and Reinvention - 1914 to 1967

The History of the American Colony Hotel Part Three - War and Reinvention - 1914 to 1967

This is the third and final entry in a GoJerusalem.com series on the history of the American Colony Hotel. The outbreak of World War I forced the...

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If these walls could talk: a restoration project for the Old City walls

If these walls could talk: a restoration project for the Old City walls

Since 2007, the Israel Antiquities Authority has been spearheading a major project to preserve the walls and gates of the Old City, starting with...

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Ancient Jerusalem water bridge rediscovered at Sultan's Pool

Ancient Jerusalem water bridge rediscovered at Sultan's Pool

In a city so rife with history, even modern infrastructure updates are apt to uncover ancient treasures. Such was the case when the city's Gihon...

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Uncovering the old soul of changing Nachlaot

Uncovering the old soul of changing Nachlaot

Ohel Moshe's stories come to life in "Photograph in Stone," an exhibit of photos along the building walls, their presentation inspired by "frames"...

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Mark Twain's Jerusalem

Mark Twain's Jerusalem

Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens enjoyed a memorable visit to Jerusalem in 1867, and his stint at the Mediterranean Hotel, which was once the preferred...

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The City of David: Jerusalem's true old city

The City of David: Jerusalem's true old city

Excavations are constant in the City of David, which has proven to be a treasure trove of artifacts dating back to the First Temple period, an...

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