Jerusalem

Jerusalem stands at an elevation of 754 meters above sea level, with stone buildings stretching across hills between the Mediterranean Sea and Dead Sea.

The city's origins date to 4000 BCE, experiencing 23 sieges and 44 conquests throughout its extensive documented history, including Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods.

The Old City contains four distinct quarters - Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian - each maintaining its own religious structures, markets, and community centers.

The Jerusalem Light Rail connects the eastern and western sections of the city, with 23 stations providing access to major religious sites and commercial areas.

The Western Wall tunnel system extends underground for 488 meters, revealing multiple historical layers of the city's architectural development through different periods.

Location: Quds Governorate

Location: Jerusalem District

Inception: 5 Millenium BCE

Elevation above the sea: 754 m

Part of: Palestine

Shares border with: Ramat Rachel, Mevaseret Zion, Beit Zayit, Hizma, Al-Ram, Ramallah, Even Sapir, Beit Yala, Abu Dis, Ora, Bethlehem

Address: Jerusalem, Israel 91000–91999 Jerusalem

Website: https://jerusalem.muni.il

GPS coordinates: 31.77882,35.22576

Latest update: May 31, 2025 15:23