The view is extensive beyond the city, commanding the plain of Jericho, and, on the east, the valley of the Jordan, and a portion of the Dead Sea.
Historical views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
The most striking and extensive view of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem from the north. The view from this point is regarded as the most striking and extensive of Jerusalem. By David Roberts
The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem, by David Roberts.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem stands on the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. The church is one of the largest shrines of Christianity and is today a simultaneous church of different denominations.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
The Pool of Bethesda, or Probatic Pool at Jerusalem.
The pool of Bethesda, located in Jerusalem, is the name of a cistern that was also said to have healing powers.
The Mosque of Omar, on the Ancient Site of the Temple at Jerusalem.
A view of the Mosque of Omar in Jerusalem. A group of worshippers at the site of a temple, with Mosque of Omar in the distance.
Ancient citadel of the Jebusites. Jerusalem Explored.
Ancient citadel of the Jebusites, afterwards that of David, then that of the Pisans. The Jaffa Gate.
The ancient Jerusalem. Geographical and historical. The Holy Land.
The importance of Jerusalem to Israel and the world is due the fact that it became the seat of the chosen Temple of God.
The Upper Fountain of Siloam. Valley of Jehosophat.
Siloam consists of two basins or fountains, the upper one of which is a fissure in the solid rock. A flight of steps leads down on the inside to the water.
Bethlehem. The Grotto of the Nativity. The Chapel of the Innocents.
On the opposite side of the grotto there is an altar (seen on the right hand in the drawing), where it is said the magi of the East.
Bethlehem. Historical views and description of its sites.
The town of Bethlehem and its surroundings depicted and described in the travelogues of David Roberts and Luigi Mayer in the 19th century.
