HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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contains the Dome of the Rock, a holy site for Muslims contains the Wailing Wall, a holy site for Jews city where Jesus was crucified, making it a holy site for ChristiansWhat city is being described?
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Bethlehem
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Galilee
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Jerusalem
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Mecca
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The rock over which the shrine was built is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. The Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, is traditionally believed to have ascended into heaven from the site.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Dome of the Rock is built on top of the Foundation Stone, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims. According to Jewish tradition, the stone is the “navel of the Earth”-the place where creation began, and the site where Abraham was poised to sacrifice Isaac.
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