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Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter
Israel / Places We Go

Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Justin • 2 Comments

Hidden away behind high walls and enormous wooden doors, the Armenian Quarter is one of the less visited neighborhoods in Jerusalem (and therefore one that I like more). They still use those doors too – the gates to this city within a city are closed early each evening: Of course, apparently having the most cats … Continue reading →

Jerusalem: The Old City
Israel / Places We Go

Jerusalem: The Old City

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Justin • 4 Comments

Thousands of years old, home to events such as the crucifixion of Jesus and locations such as the Dome of the Rock which is holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, conquered by everyone from Nebuchadnezzar to Alexander the Great to the Romans to the Persians to Saladin to the Turks to the British – I … Continue reading →

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