Israel – Jerusalem

The Western Wall  has survived since the days of King Herod and has been Judaism’s holiest place for two millennia.

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The women’s section is separate from the men’s.

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In the plaza you see an amazing variety of detail in the traditional dress of the men.

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After the Six Day War archeological excavations began across the Jewish Quarter. Jerusalem’s Upper City from the days of  The Second Temple and King Herod was uncovered. Our tour today took us through tunnels under the Western Wall Tunnels which combined history, archeology, interfaith conflicts, and crumpled prayer notes stuffed between the Wall’s crevices.

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Our guide standing beside a 2,000 year old column that was part of the city market place.

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We have a hard time resisting the treats.

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