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Mount of Olives

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Mount of Olives is a mountain in East Jerusalem in Israel.

Geography

The Kidron Valley seperates the Mount of Olives from the Old City of Jerusalem. Gethsemane is located on the eastern slopes of the mountain. Big part of the eastern sloves is covered with cementries and also chruches.

History

Kingdom of Judah period

During the Kingdom of Judah king David escapes from Absalom through the mountain.

Romand period

Jesus was taken to Heaven from the Mount of Olives and is the location of His second coming.