We walked through the Lion Gate and reached St. Anne’s Basilica and Bethzatha Pool, which stands in a courtyard with trees and ancient ruins. It contrasts with the alleys of the Muslim Quarter. Mr. Hani informed us that Anne and Joachim the parents of Mary lived here and that Mary was born here. In 1187 the Muslim Saladin, or Salah ad-Din conquered Jerusalem and converted it intoIslamic school, known as al-Madrasa as-Salahiyya. There is a Pools of Bethesda, where Christ healed a sick man. Today the entire site is managed by Missionaries of Africa.
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16 thoughts on “Walking through the Lions gate to St. Anne’s Basilica and Bethzatha Pool”
Great info and pictures… those heavy walls must have lot of stories to tell.. Watch the movie.. Kingdom of heaven … about the taking over of Jerusalem by Salhaudin..
Thanks a lot Raj for appreciating my work. Yes indeed a lot to tell.. it’s a beautiful place. Oh I never heard of the movie. Now that I know I will watch it.
Great info and pictures… those heavy walls must have lot of stories to tell.. Watch the movie.. Kingdom of heaven … about the taking over of Jerusalem by Salhaudin..
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Thanks a lot Raj for appreciating my work. Yes indeed a lot to tell.. it’s a beautiful place. Oh I never heard of the movie. Now that I know I will watch it.
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Watch it you will enjoy it for sure!
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Raj
I haven’t heard of this movie before????
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Does it star Eva Green, Liam Neeson ?
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Not sure, I’ll have to check it out.
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Its one of the great movies.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320661/
Watch it, you will like it.. especially after visiting the holy land!
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Thanks for the recommendation Raj. 😉
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I love this history. Those ruins are amazing. Lorelle 🙂
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Thanks Lorelle. The path speaks volumes of ancient history and happenings
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These pictures are incredible and what amazing history there!
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Thanks a lot dear for appreciating my work
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I loved all the pictures.
Thanks for the share.
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Thanks for appreciating my work Moushmi
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Loved the depiction through pictures. Keep it up
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Thanks a lot for stopping by and appreciating my work
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