Jerusalem (القدس)

Place Name

Jerusalem (القدس)

Place Description

The historic Palestinian city of Jerusalem was situated in the central highlands of Palestine on a series of limestone ridges and valleys, with the Old City occupying a fortified plateau between the Kidron Valley to the east and the Tyropoeon and Hinnom valleys to the west and south. Its surrounding agricultural landscape included olive groves, vineyards, orchards, vegetables, and grain, while terraced hillsides, springs, and cisterns supported cultivation around the densely built urban center.

Also Known As

القدس, Al Quds

Place Type

City

Map Coordinates

Latitude

31.777812

Longitude

35.232198

Web Links and URLs

TGN

References

Getty TGN ID

7001371

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

BWB_ID:1;POM_ID:509

Updated By

Wafa Ghnaim