Jerusalem

During the years of the British Mandate（托管）(1918-48) the current incarnation（原意为化身）of Jerusalem developed as a quiet religious center, tourist attraction, and university town in a remarkably beautiful mountain setting. Nineteen years of division by war, barbed wire（有刺铁丝网）, and minefields (1948-67) brought Jerusalem's gentle renaissance（复兴，复活）to a temporary halt.

The Mosque of Umar, located next to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, features a Syrian-type minaret.

Situated along an edge of the West Bank in east-central Israel, Jerusalem is the nation's capital and largest city, with a population of around 560,000. It is comprised of the history-drenched Old City, and modern urban neighborhoods that have grown up outside the Old City's walls.

Modern Jerusalem is a center of government, culture and tourism. Naturally, the Old City is of most interest to visitors, given sacred landmarks like the Curch of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the Rock, and the Wailing Wall. Numerous museums and other historic sites lend further appeal to one of the world's holiest（最神圣的）cities.