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Jerusalem: The Contested City
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The sacred city of Jerusalem has been coveted since the dawn of recorded history. The heart of the Holy Land, Jerusalem is the ultimate destination of pilgrimage for three of the world's largest religions. And for this, it is the most contested city in the history of the world ...
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