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Mar 16, 2025

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Four engraved scenes of Jerusalem from circa 1890s — #4735 Scenes (4) of Jerusalem

Sadly never far from grave news, the ‘Holy City’ of Jerusalem (Yerushaláyim/Al-Quds) perpetuates its chequered, fought-over existence. Four scenes depict: the C16th Damascus Gate (Sha'ar Shkhem/Bāb al-ʿĀmūd), Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mosque of Omar and a View from the terrace of the Latin Convent.

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