"The Sacred City: Jerusalem's Role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam"

Jerusalem has a long and complex history. It dates back over five thousand years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It is significant to three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.In ancient times, it was established as a Canaanite city before becoming the capital of the Israelite kingdom under King David around one thousand BCE His son, Solomon, built the First Temple, which became the center of Jewish worship.The city has been conquered and destroyed multiple times. The Babylonians destroyed the First Temple in five hundred eighty-six BCE, and the Jews were exiled. They returned and built the Second Temple, which stood until the Romans destroyed it in seventy CE.During the Roman period, Jerusalem became significant for Christians, as it is where Jesus was crucified and resurrected Later, it became important to Muslims due to the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey, where he ascended to heaven from the Al-Aqsa Mosque.Throughout the Middle Ages, Jerusalem changed hands multiple times between Christians and Muslims, especially during the Crusades. In modern times, it has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Today, it remains a city with deep historical and spiritual significance.