Tomb of David on Mount Zion

Category

Library Item

Item no

28780

Title

Tombeau de David sur le Mont Sion - Tomb of David on Mount Zion

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1875

Size

21.7 x 27.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Reference Library

King David (1040-970 BC) of Israel was the father of Solomon, who built the First Temple on this site. David is highly revered by Christians, Jews and Muslims, making this a site of great importance. Since the 12th Century it has been believed that David's tomb lies within the remains of the former Hagia Zion, a Byzantine church on Mount Zion (also known as Temple Mount).

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Domes

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Places > Middle East > Israel

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