by Michael Jackaman | Apr 17, 2020 | Jerusalem, World Heritage Sites
My Jerusalem tours cover all of the religious, historical and archaeological heritage of the city, but I have a special interest in showing its Christian heritage. This blog will focus on the Holy Sepulchre during the most important ceremony of Holy Week leading to...
by Michael Jackaman | Jan 15, 2018 | Bethlehem, World Heritage Sites
In Bethlehem’s Ancient Church, a Long Unseen Presence Appears Urgent repairs to the decaying Church of the Nativity yield an unexpected revelation. Hidden for centuries beneath layers of plaster, an angel made of mosaic tiles is being restored to its original...
by Michael Jackaman | Jan 15, 2018 | Bethlehem, World Heritage Sites
Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir, inscribed on World Heritage List and on List of World Heritage in Danger Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir, is located a few kilometres south-west of...
by Michael Jackaman | Jan 15, 2018 | World Heritage Sites, Bethlehem
World Heritage Site: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem The inscribed property is situated 10 km south of Jerusalem on the site identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century. A church was first completed...
by Michael Jackaman | Jan 15, 2018 | Bethlehem, World Heritage Sites
Brief Details about Bethlehem and the Birthplace of Jesus Bethlehem is located 7 km south of Jerusalem on a steep-sided ridge on the western mountains of the Dead Sea depression; its altitude is circa700 meters above sea level. It is surrounded on all sides, except...
by Michael Jackaman | Jan 15, 2018 | Bethlehem, World Heritage Sites
Church of the Nativity Also called the Basilica of the Nativity, it’s the oldest continuously operating church, commissioned in 327 CE by Emperor Constantine. A major restoration project recently took place to restore the church to its former glory. You might be...
