Mount Zion, Religious hill in Jerusalem, Israel
Mount Zion rises 765 meters above sea level, forming a low elevation adjacent to the southern walls of Jerusalem's Old City.
The hill served as King David's capital after its conquest from the Jebusites in the 10th century BCE, marking a pivotal moment in Jewish history.
The name Mount Zion appears 152 times in religious texts, representing both a physical location and a symbol of spiritual significance for multiple faiths.
Visitors can access the site through the Zion Gate, which connects the hill directly to the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City.
During the period between 1948 and 1967, Mount Zion remained the closest point where Jewish people could observe their former holy sites in Jerusalem.
Location: Jerusalem
Elevation above the sea: 765 m
GPS coordinates: 31.77167,35.22861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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