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Delve into Zion in Israel
Zion in the region of Jerusalem District with its 714,000 residents is a city in Israel - some 311 mi or ( 501 km ) South-East of Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Current time in Zion is now 02:30 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jerusalem " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Amman, Tyre, and Beirut. While being here, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Zion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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JERUSALÉN, Israel - Tierra santa, turismo religioso, ciudad tourism travel holy city tour Jerusalem
www.tusdestinos.net Jerusalén es la ciudad santa para las tres religiones monoteístas cristianismo, islamismo y judaísmo. En el vídeo podemos ver los principales lugares históricos y religiosos como e ..
Easter in the Holy Land contest - Thank you!
The special easter in theHoly Land contest has ended, and teh winner has been announced. We would like to thank all participants - who created such beautiful videos. This clips summarizes all particip ..
Jerusalén tierra santa - Turismo por las calles de la ciudad - Tourism City Tour Jerusalem
www.tusdestinos.net Imágenes de las calles de la ciudad de Jerusalén. Israel. (Tour, excursión, pasear, callejear, visitar, conocer) Más información www.tusdestinos.net ..
Debre Tabor sibket by deacon Tibebe in Jerusalem. Hoya Hoye Mezmur 2012
Journey to the old city - Jerusalem: Ethiopians in Jerusalem visiting mount Debre tabor - Israel with Dn Tibebe and Orthodox Hoya Hoye Mezmur Transfiguration of Jesus - Luke 9:28 in Amharic Journey to ..
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Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is an academic institute in Jerusalem established in 1959 by the Van Leer family of the Netherlands. The Van Leer Institute is a center for the interdisciplinary study and discussion of issues related to philosophy, society, culture and education. The goals of the institute are to enhance ethnic and cultural understanding, ease social tensions and promote democratic values through academic research, public policy analysis, advocacy and civil society projects.
Located at 31.77 35.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, based in Jerusalem, was set up in 1961 by the State of Israel to foster contact between scholars from the sciences and humanities in Israel, to advise the government on research projects of national importance, and to promote excellence. It comprises 102 of Israel's most distinguished scholars.
Located at 31.77 35.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
President of Israel
The President of the State of Israel is the head of state of Israel. The position is largely an apolitical ceremonial figurehead role, with the real executive power lying in the hands of the Prime Minister. The current president is Shimon Peres who took office on 15 July 2007. Presidents are elected by the Knesset for a seven-year term, and are limited to a single term.
Located at 31.77 35.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem
In approximately 701 BCE, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, attacked the fortified cities of Judah, laying siege on Jerusalem, but failed to capture it (it is the only city mentioned as being besieged on Sennacherib's Stele, of which the capture is not mentioned).
Located at 31.77 35.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Talbiya
Talbiya or Talbiyeh, officially Komemiyut, is an upscale neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel, located between Rehavia and Katamon. It was built in the 1920s and 1930s on land purchased from the Greek Patriarchate. Most of the early residents were affluent Christian Arabs who built elegant homes with Renaissance, Moorish and Arab architectural motifs, surrounded by trees and flowering gardens.
Located at 31.77 35.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
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