Mount Zion
AbrahamicJewishmountainMiddle East10 BCE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Mount Zion (Har Tziyon)
Country
Israel
Region
Middle East
Coordinates
31.7716, 35.2286
Era
10 BCE - present
Site Type
Mountain
About
The hill just outside the Old City walls housing the traditional Tomb of King David and the Upper Room, sacred to both Jewish and Christian traditions.
Significance
Associated with King David's dynasty and the eschatological hope of Israel's restoration; 'Zion' became a poetic synonym for Jerusalem and the Jewish people.
History & Historical Arc
Identified in medieval tradition as David's burial site; houses the Cenacle (Upper Room) above David's Tomb, reflecting …
Archaeological Notes
The current David's Tomb structure dates to Crusader and Ottoman periods; actual Davidic burial site is debated among ar…
Key Features & Structures
- Tomb of King David
- Cenacle (Upper Room)
Visitor Information
David's Tomb open daily (men and women separated); Cenacle accessible most hours; modest dress required.
Related Figures
King DavidSolomon
In the Bible
Bible Places
This location appears in the Bible as Jerusalem
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Source References
- 2 Samuel 5:7
- Psalm 48
- Isaiah 2:3