Doorway to the Past
A timeline of Jerusalem of almost 3000 year, from the British Mandate to the First Temple.
A timeline of Jerusalem of almost 3000 year, from the British Mandate to the First Temple.
Caroline ShapiroMar 20, 2023, 12:40 AM
By ascending an old spiral staircase in present day Jerusalem, winding up against the ancient ramparts of the Old City you can arrive at an unassuming metal door which enters onto a world which has been lost for millennia.
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