Jerusalem - City Sights

Western Wall

Who destroyed the Second Temple in 70 CE?

Romans

Why is the Western Wall important to Jews?

It is the closest site to the Holy of Holies

What do many visitors place in the cracks of the Western Wall?

Prayer notes

What section is often used for religious ceremonies at the Western Wall?

Plaza

Which time of year sees thousands visit the Western Wall for prayer?

Yom Kippur

What separates the men's and women's areas at the Western Wall?

A partition

What day of the week is especially crowded at the Western Wall?

Friday

What can be seen in front of the Western Wall during bar mitzvahs?

Torah reading

Which part of the Old City is the Western Wall located in?

Jewish Quarter

What material is the Western Wall made from?

Limestone

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

What event in Jesus' life is believed to have happened at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Crucifixion

Who built the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Emperor Constantine

What is believed to have been found by Helena, mother of Constantine, at this site?

True Cross

What part of the church is believed to be the exact spot of Jesus' crucifixion?

Golgotha

What is another name for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Church of the Resurrection

What major Christian event is celebrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Easter

Which Christian denominations share control of the Church?

Several including Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic

What is the small structure inside the church that encloses Jesus' tomb called?

Aedicule

What sound is often heard from the Church during Easter services?

Church bells

Which quarter of the Old City is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre located in?

Christian Quarter

The Dome of the Rock

Which religion regards the Dome of the Rock as the site of the Prophet Muhammad's ascension to heaven?

Islam

Who commissioned the construction of the Dome of the Rock in the 7th century?

Caliph Abd al-Malik

What is the religious significance of the Foundation Stone inside the Dome of the Rock in Islamic tradition?

It marks the spot from which Muhammad ascended to heaven

Which religious structure was built first on the Temple Mount in Islamic architecture?

Dome of the Rock

What is the Dome of the Rock's significance in Jewish tradition?

It is believed to be the site of the Holy of Holies

What architectural style is reflected in the design of the Dome of the Rock?

Early Islamic with Byzantine influence

What prominent site lies just south of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount?

Al-Aqsa Mosque

Why was the Dome of the Rock likely built during Caliph Abd al-Malik's reign?

To establish Islamic presence on a previously Jewish and Christian site

What geometric shape is the Dome of the Rock's main structure?

Octagonal

How does the Dome of the Rock reflect interfaith connections in Jerusalem?

It stands on a site sacred to Jews Muslims and Christians