Religion for Breakfast
What is the Western Wall?
The Western Wall is one of the most iconic religious sites in the world. Tens of thousands of Jews travel there to pray. But what is the Western Wall?
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Dome of the Rock?
The Dome of the Rock is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and one of the most sacred buildings for Muslims today. But what is the Dome of the Rock? What is its history?
Religion for Breakfast
What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock
In spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building.
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Israel: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the nation of Israel.
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Signs of Christianity and Islam with Jerusalem Skyline
The walls of Jerusalem and the Dome of the Rock with a Christian Cross in the foreground through a window on the Mount of Olives...
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Jerusalem, Herodian street in the archaeological park
Jerusalem, Herodian street in the archaeological park
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Southern Wall Excavation and Western Wall
Pan of the Southwestern side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The shot moves from the Southern Wall excavations, passing Robinson's Arch, to reveal the Western Wall plaza and the Dome of the Rock.
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Jerusalem Walls and Valley with Olive Trees
Jerusalem Walls and Valley with Olive Trees
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WS View of man walking outside square at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of man walking outside square at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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MS PAN ZI View of roof architecture inside Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
MS PAN ZI View of roof architecture inside Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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WS View of staircases at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of staircases at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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MS View of half crescent at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
MS View of half crescent at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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MS Traditional woman praying besides pillar in mosque / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
MS Traditional woman praying besides pillar in mosque / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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WS View of people walking around at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of people walking around at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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WS View of people walking in courtyard outside Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of people walking in courtyard outside Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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Separation barrier in East Jerusalem
CLEAN: Exterior shots of the West Bank separation barrier at East Jerusalem with residential housing in East Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories and a small mosque on 15 February 2017 in Jerusalem, Israel
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Jerusalem, the Western Wall (Kotel), at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount
Jerusalem, the Western Wall (Kotel), at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount
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Jerusalem, Tempel Mount (Har Habayit), Al-Aqsa Mosque with the Dome of the Rock
Jerusalem, Tempel Mount (Har Habayit), Al-Aqsa Mosque with the Dome of the Rock
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WS People at pavillion entrance in courtyard of Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS People at pavillion entrance in courtyard of Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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Christian Cross with Muslim Dome of the Rock in background
Jerusalem skyline with the walls and the Dome of the Rock behind a Christian Cross from the Mount of Olives
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WS View of Al Aqsa Mosque with Temple Mount / Jerusalem, Judea, Israel
WS View of Al Aqsa Mosque with Temple Mount / Jerusalem, Judea, Israel