History of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
WEBJerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years. Its origins trace back to around 3000 BCE, with the first settlement near the Gihon Spring. The city is first mentioned in Egyptian execration texts around 2000 BCE as "Rusalimum."
Jerusalem - Holy City, Ancient History, Conflict | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · According to biblical accounts, Jerusalem, on the frontier of Benjamin and Judah and inhabited by a mixed population described as Jebusites, was captured by David, founder of the joint kingdom of Israel and Judah, and …
Timeline for the History of Jerusalem (4500 BCE-Present)
WEB960 BCE - David's Son, King Solomon, Builds First Jewish Temple. 721 BCE - Assyrians Conquer Samaria; Refugees Flee to Jerusalem and City Expands onto Western Hill. 701 BCE - Assyrian Ruler Sennacherib Lays Seige to Jerusalem. 586 BCE - Babylonian Forces Destroy Jerusalem and Demolish First Temple.
Jerusalem | History, Map, Religion, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has been governed by an extended series of …
Jerusalem ‑ Location, Capital & Israel - HISTORY
WEBAug 23, 2017 · Scholars believe the first human settlements in Jerusalem took place during the Early Bronze Age—somewhere around 3500 B.C. In 1000 B.C., King David conquered Jerusalem and made it the...
Timeline of Jerusalem - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of major events in the history of Jerusalem; a city that had been fought over sixteen times in its history. [1] During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times. [2]
Jerusalem - Roman Rule, History, Holy City | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · The kingdom of Jerusalem lasted from 1099 to 1187, when the city was taken by the renowned Ayyubid sultan Saladin, whose successors ruled from Damascus and Cairo. Jerusalem was again in Christian hands in 1229–39 and 1240–44, when it was sacked by the Khwārezmian Turks.
Jerusalem - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 19, 2019 · Jerusalem is a place to reflect on the origins & relevance of the roots of the three western religions of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam. In the continuing debates over sovereignty between the Israelis and the Palestinians, both …
Jerusalem - Wikipedia
WEBDemographic history of Jerusalem by religion based on available data. Jerusalem's population size and composition has shifted many times over its 5,000-year history. Since the 19th century, the Old City of Jerusalem has been divided into Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian quarters.
Jerusalem through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Why is it sacred to billions of followers of the three Abrahamic faiths worldwide? What drew the first inhabitants to this spot, and how did it become one of the most contested places on earth?