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 QudsPlace Type
CityMap Coordinates
Latitude
31.777812Longitude
35.232198General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
BWB_ID:1;POM_ID:509Updated By
Wafa Ghnaim