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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem is an ancient Middle Eastern city of key importance to the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem and Christianity began there. Today, the city is split between the countries of Israel and Palestine.

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Jerusalem is an ancient Middle Eastern city (31°46′ N 35°14′ E; Hebrew: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ) of key importance to the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem and Christianity began there. Today, the city is split between the countries of Israel and Palestine.

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