Gallery 66--of Palestine, Spring 2008

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Eilat

Eilat's arid desert climate is moderated by proximity to a warm sea. Temperatures often exceed 40 °C in summer, and 21 °C in winter. The city's beaches, nightlife and desert landscapes make it a popular destination for domestic and international tourism.

Eliat is adjacent to the Egyptian village of Taba to the south, the Jordanian port city of Aqaba to the east, and within sight of Saudi Arabia to the south-east, across the gulf.

The old city of Jerusalem,,, Today, the Old City is roughly divided into the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Armenian Quarter.

Muslims occupied Jerusalem in the 7th Century (637 CE) under the second caliph, Umar Ibn al-Khattab who annexed it to the Islamic Arab Empire

The wailing wall, the sacred place of Jewish people in Jerusalem.

According to the Hebrew Bible, Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was constructed by Solomon, king of the ancient Israelites, on mount Moriah in Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam, following Mecca and Medina. Its significance stems from the religious beliefs regarding the rock at its heart. According to Islamic tradition, the rock is the spot from where Muhammad ascended to Heaven accompanied by the angel Gabriel.

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, built 691-692. The central placement of the dome is based on the architecture style of Greek Orthodox churches.

The style of the mosaics in the Dome of the Rock is reminiscent in many details of the ornamentation of Christian churches.A.C. Cresswell in his book Origin of the plan of the Dome of the Rock notes that those who built the shrine used the measurements of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Among Muslims, the Mount is widely considered to be the third holiest site in Islam. Revered as the Noble Sanctuary and the destination of Muhammad's journey to Jerusalem and ascent to heaven, the site is also associated with Jewish biblical prophets who are also venerated in Islam

The Arab market in the Old City of Jerusalem

Panoramic of the Mount of Olives.At the foot of the Mount of Olives lies the Garden of Gethsemane.

Lions gate called after two lions carved intoo the sides

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