7 Fascinating Things You May Not Know About Jerusalem
1. Jerusalem Has Been Conquered Dozens of Times Few cities in history have experienced as much conflict as Jerusalem. Because of its spiritual importance and strategic location, the city has changed hands repeatedly throughout history. Historians estimate that Jerusalem has been: Captured or conquered more than 40 timesBesieged at least 23 timesDestroyed twice and rebuilt multiple times Major empires that ruled Jerusalem include the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantine Empire, Islamic Caliphate, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British Empire. Despite these constant upheavals, one thing remained remarkably consistent: the deep connection of the Jewish people to the city. For thousands of...