Jerusalem: The Western Wall

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Dublin Core

Title

Jerusalem: The Western Wall

Description

The Western Wall is a remnant of an ancient Jewish Temple constructed in 19 BCE. Since the fourth century it has been a destination for Jewish pilgrims since the fourth century. The Western Wall has been described as the Wailing Wall since the 19th century because often pilgrims over come with emotion weep at the base of the wall. This photograph shows groups of Jewish pilgrims in 1980.

Creator

Chester Smolski

Date

1980-03-01

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph
Photograph

Identifier

0968

Smolski Image Item Type Metadata

City

Jerusalem

Country

Israel

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Western Wall (Jerusalem);