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Israel
Then we will ascend to the Holy City, Jerusalem. On the way to Jerusalem, we will see Qumran Site (where the Dead Sea scrolls were found), the Judean Valley, and Jericho where we can see some nomadic Bedouin tribes along the road through the Judean Desert. Reaching Jerusalem, we start with having a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives. It is a good place for an introduction to the city and its history.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Mount of Olives, a site of unparalleled religious, historical, and topographical significance. Rising 826 meters above sea level, this ridge stands directly east of Jerusalem's Old City, separated from it by the…
Listen in the app2The Chapel of the Ascension: The Footprint of Faith
We begin at the highest point of the ridge at the Chapel of the Ascension. This small, octagonal structure marks the site where, according to tradition, Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection. …
Listen in the app3Paternoster Church: The Universal Prayer
A short walk down the slope brings us to the Paternoster Church, also known as the Church of Eleona. This site commemorates the place where Jesus is believed to have taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer, the 'Our Father.' The…
Listen in the app4The Jewish Cemetery: The Valley of Resurrection
As we descend further, we are flanked by the vast expanse of the Jewish Cemetery, the oldest and most important Jewish burial ground in the world. For over three thousand years, Jews have sought to be buried here, on the slopes…
Listen in the app5Dominus Flevit: The Lord Wept
Located on the mid-slope of the mountain is the beautiful and poignant Dominus Flevit Church. The name is Latin for 'The Lord Wept,' and it commemorates the moment when Jesus looked out over Jerusalem and wept for its impending…
Listen in the app6The Church of Mary Magdalene: Gilded Russian Splendor
Nestled among the olive trees is one of the most visually striking buildings in Jerusalem: the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. With its seven gilded onion domes reflecting the Mediterranean sun, it is a piece of Russian Orthodox…
Listen in the app7The Garden of Gethsemane: The Ancient Witnesses
At the foot of the mountain lies the Garden of Gethsemane, perhaps the most emotionally resonant site for Christian pilgrims. The name 'Gethsemane' comes from the Aramaic 'Gath-Shmane,' meaning 'oil press,' indicating the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Mount of Olives, take one last look at the golden city across the valley. We have traversed a landscape that is both a physical mountain and a spiritual summit. …
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What is Mount of Olives?
Mount of Olives is a place in Israel with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.7779, 35.2457 |
| Last updated |
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