Jerusalem is located in the Levant region of the Near East. This is a city with a long history. Geographically, it is located in the mountains of Judah, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is known as the holy city of the three major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
On the spiritual level of mankind, Jerusalem has an unparalleled lofty position. Since King Solomon of Israel built the first temple in the 0/0 century BC, Jerusalem has always been the most sacred place in the hearts of Judaism and Jews.
The construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre represents its position in the hearts of Christians. In Islamic teachings, Jerusalem is listed as the third holy place after Mecca and Medina, and there are two other important mosques, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome Mosque.
Old city of Jerusalem
The faith of Jerusalem represents more than its geographical significance. Three thousand years ago, King David established his capital here, and since then it has become the center of the development of Judaism. For Judaism, Jerusalem is the most sacred land in the world and the spiritual center of the universe created by God. For thousands of years, Jews all over the world have prayed to the holy city. They regard this place as the spiritual capital of Judaism and consider themselves the capital of Israel's rebirth and revival. But few people in the world admit this.
The whole international community unanimously believes that since 1967, Israel's annexation and settlement of East Jerusalem is illegal and refuses to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Christians respect the remains of Jesus' preaching and martyrdom here thousands of years later. For Muslims, since the seventh century BC, they have been worshipped by the prophet Muhammad who ascended to heaven here. For map makers in the Middle Ages, Yecheng was the center of the world at that time. So this ancient city is a holy place for Jews, Christians and Muslims.