What is Mount Zion?

Q: What is Mount Zion?


A: Mount Zion is a hill located in the south-west corner of the Old City of Jerusalem and is an extension of Temple Mount.

Q: What can be found in the area of Mount Zion?


A: There are many little Christian and Jewish cemeteries as well as several churches in the area of Mount Zion.

Q: In which quarters of the Old City is half of Mount Zion located?


A: Half of Mount Zion is located in the Jewish and Armenian Quarters of the Old City.

Q: What is located at the top of Mount Zion?


A: The grave of King David is located at the top of Mount Zion.

Q: Was there a cable car that connected Mount Zion to the valley below and the Old City?


A: Yes, there was a small cable car that connected Mount Zion to the valley below and the Old City.

Q: What is the cable car room used for today?


A: The cable car room is currently used as a museum inside an old hospital building.

Q: What is the Arabic name for Mount Zion?


A: The Arabic name for Mount Zion is Jabel Sahyoun.

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