Saturday, June 28, 2008

JERUSALEM: Introduction

The Arcadian hailed it as the "Urušali" and the Arabs called with the name "Urshalim-Al-Qudsand". The "hospitable" Hebrews hailed it as "Yerussaliyam" and still do. It’s a piece of land in the Judean Mountains, humbly placed near the mighty amethyst Mediterranean. However the journey that it has come through standing next to the remarkable religious importance has done nothing but fortified its infamous legacy as the melting "ark" of all three Abrahamic religions. The very name of this city both lightens the hearts of the faithful ones and even acts as a key to a rich ancient history which unfolds like a meticulously woven tapestry. Its rustic velvet shine is nothing but the stain of streams of blood which once gushed out through every crack and narrow gaps in its Herculean walls. Its grand gold finishing, shining faintly tells us stories of magnificent miracles and riveting stories done to keep them alive. Let us now behold : Jerusalem.

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