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Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Western Wall in Jerusalem has been the center of Jewish learning and memory for over 2,000 years. As the only fragment of the Great Temple to survive the Roman destruction following the Great Jewish Revolt of 66 CE, the wall is omnipresent in the historical Jewish consciousness as it is the most sacred structure in Judaism. While originally built to support the western side of the Temple Mount, it is widely known as the Western Wall or HaKotel HaMa'aravi in Hebrew.
Questions & Answers
What is the oldest wall in the world?
- The oldest walls in the world are those of the temple of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, dated to around 11,500 years ago.
What was the first walled city?
- The first walled city identified to date is Jericho, whose walls date to the 10th century BCE.
Which civilization was the first to use stone in building walls?
- Ancient Egypt was the first to use stone in building walls, though it is possible the Indus Valley Civilization was working in stone earlier.
What is the most famous wall in the world?
- The Great Wall of China is the most famous wall in the world.
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