Jerusalem - Nahalat Shiva
Apr 16, 2012 8:02 am
Overcrowding in the old city of Jerusalem caused residents to venture out of the city walls.
Jerusalem - Nahalat Shiva
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Nahalat Shiva was the third neighbourhood to be built outside the walls and was founded in 1869. Its name means the land or heritage of the seven and refers to the seven people who joined forces to buy the land.
All the residents of a neighbourhood would have known each other and would have been very suspicious of strangers – rather like this dog and cat.
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Jerusalem - Nachlaot
Nachlaot consists of a cluster of neighbourhoods. The first, Mishkenot Yisrael, was built in 1875. All the neighbourhoods were originally intended for specific communities – Jews from different lands. Nowadays, no such separation is necessary.
Posted by Miriam Drori
Categories: Israel
Tags: Jerusalem
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I’m finding this tour of your home town utterly beguiling. I really wish I could come see for myself.
Thanks for being my tour guide Miriam.
Regards Davidrory.
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By davidrory on Apr 16, 2012 at 5:12 pm
What beautiful streets.
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By Annalisa Crawford on Apr 16, 2012 at 6:39 pm
So quaint and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.
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By Angela Brown on Apr 16, 2012 at 8:38 pm
The photo of Nachlaot looks lovely. You’re making me want to visit again really badly now.
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By Rosalind Adam on Apr 17, 2012 at 11:31 am
Come! Maybe we’ll get to meet next time 🙂
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By Miriam on Apr 17, 2012 at 11:39 am