Mount of Olives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount of Olives |
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| Hebrew: "Har HaZeitim" | |
The Mount of Olives
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 809 m (2,654 ft) |
| Listing | Judaean Mountains |
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| Location | Jerusalem |
The Mount of Olives (or Mount Olivet, Hebrew: הר הזיתים, Har HaZeitim; Arabic: جبل الزيتون, الطور, Jebel az-Zeitun) is a mountain in East Jerusalem. It is located to next to the Old City, and is part of the West Bank. It is named for the olive groves that once grew on its slopes. The mountain is important to Jews, Muslims and Christians. There are many churches, and the largest Jewish cemetery in the world is located there. The mountain is 809 metres (2,654 ft) above the sea level.
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Church of All Nations
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Church of Mary Magdalene
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Mt. of Olives, circa 1899
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Egyptian camel transport passing over "Olivet", 1918
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2000 year old olive tree on the Mount of Olives.
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Tomb of Zechariah and Tomb of Benei Hezir
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Seven Arches Hotel
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Jewish cemetery on Mount of Olives
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In Spanish: Monte de los Olivos para niños
