Jerualem, Israel, Night prayer at the Western (Wailing) wall. A horizonal is ref. AMT4CH

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Orthodox Jews pray at the Western Wall (Wailing wall) during the fast of 9 in Ab ("Tisha'a BeAv), the memorial day for the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem. The Western Wall is a remnant from the wall surrounding the temple mount, a wall that surrounded the second temple, which was destroyed by the romans in 70 Since most orthodox Jews believe, as they did for generations, that they cannot enter the Temple mount at the moment for religious reasons, and since the muslim authorities in the temple mount prohibit even those who believe it is permissable to enter from praying, the Western Wall serves at the moment as the most holy place for the Jews.

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Size: 3544px × 5138px
Location: Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel
Photo credit: © Yagil Henkin - Images of Israel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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