Section outline

  • Although the topics of the lecture are overlapping, and the lecture definitely does not give Jerusalem its due, it can be said that the lecture is divided into two parts: the first concerns the most prominent aspects of the city’s history, in terms of the location and time of the founding of the city’s nucleus, with reference to the problems and differences surrounding the city’s ancient history. The spiritual status of the three monotheistic religions will be clarified, with a mention of the most prominent historical periods, ruling families and important events that they passed, and the most prominent princes, kings and sultans who assumed their rule. The second section deals with the architectural landscape of the city, in terms of its location and topography and its impact on the architectural development, with reference to a group of city landmarks representing most styles and periods of time, with a focus on religious complexes such as the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Jerusalem Wall and the Citadel of Jerusalem. It is hoped that there will be time for some questions or comments.


    Reading Assignment:

    Al-Natsheh, Yusuf Said. Preface. In: Thematic Trails and Tours in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Tourism Cluster, October, 2011.