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The architecture of Jerusalem is a layered tapestry of history, blending ancient, medieval, and modern influences within its sacred and contested landscape. Defined by the enduring presence of Jerusalem stone, the city’s built environment reflects a continuity of religious, cultural, and political narratives. From the Herodian and Byzantine structures to Ottoman and British Mandate-era designs, Jerusalem’s architecture embodies the convergence of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Contemporary interventions carefully navigate this historical weight, often integrating modernist and brutalist elements while respecting the city’s deep architectural heritage.
Architecture has long played a crucial role in shaping historical consciousness, particularly in commemoration and collective remembrance spaces. The Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum, designed by Moshe Safdie, is a…
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