The wall of wailing
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The meaning of Western Wall refers to the Jewish people's habit of mourning the destruction of their sacred space, the Temple. It is also known by its Hebrew name Kotel, which means Wall. By the latter name and in English, there are signs in Jerusalem with the name Western Wall to indicate the way to one of the most important places in the Holy Land.
Another of the most significant denominations it receives is that of Wall of the Poor, as popular belief says it was built by the most homeless with great effort. This same conviction also explains that when the Romans destroyed the Temple, this part was maintained thanks to the divine intervention of the angels, who prevented a raised construction with so much sacrifice from being devastated.
What is done with the papers of the Wall
On a visit to the Western Wall, it is tradition to introduce a small paper among its stones with a prayer, prayer or wish. Once there, they are considered sacred objects and according to religious regulations, they cannot be destroyed.
That is why twice a year an official cleaning of papers is carried out, which are subsequently buried on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. The wall is always cleaned before Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Pesach, a day commemorating the liberation of the Hebrew people as slaves of Egypt; two important festivities in Judaism.
The Underground Wall
Currently, the Western Wall is known to extend up to 488 meters long. Of these, only 12% (60 meters) are visible, since much of its extension is buried under the muslim quarter of the city. That is why, in addition to visiting the “outer” part of the wall, there is also the option of entering underground Jerusalem, which offers another view. Tunnels that extend underground and allow you to learn more about the history and archaeology surrounding the Temple area.
Wilson's Bow
This sacred wall brings together several interesting architectural points, such as the Arch of Wilson. It used to be part of a large bridge connecting both slopes of the esplanade where the Temple was located; today, it is the only visible and well-preserved construction of what was the most sacred building of the Jews. Archaeological work is being carried out in the area to find new evidence of millennial life Jerusalem.
The largest stone in construction
In the tunnels of the Western Wall it is believed that there is one of the largest stones that have been used to date in the construction sector. It is practically a piece weighing 500 tons and is more than 12 meters long and 3.4 meters high.
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abreusoleidy
3 years ago
Its original name is kotel is true but not all the references you show us, it is false that it is the wall of the poor because? Well, because this wall is one of the walls that remains standing in the Mishkan of the Second Temple, that is why the Jewish... Show moreIts original name is kotel is true but not all the references you show us, it is false that it is the wall of the poor because? Well, because this wall is one of the walls that remains standing in the Mishkan of the Second Temple, that is why the Jewish people love this wall because there on that site one day the third temple, which is one of the last signs of the second coming of the Messiah, is the coming of the Mashiah Yeshua Ben David, because came as messiah suffering now will come as reigning messiah
Maria
3 years ago
very important for the Jewish people
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