The Timeless Significance of Jerusalem

Imagine walking where those who shaped your deepest beliefs have walked...

Matt Lewis is joined by archeologist Professor Jodi Magness to learn how Jerusalem flourished under Byzantine rule and suffered the bloody sieges and dramatic shifts during the Crusades, where Jerusalem saw one of its greatest massacres. They discuss the peaceful transition to Islamic rule and the transformative impact of the construction of the Dome of the Rock.

From its significance in early Christian and Islamic times to the violent shifts during the Crusades, discover how this unlikely yet pivotal city shaped religious and cultural landscapes.

Hear Professor Jodi Magnus on The Ancients podcast discussing the origins of Jerusalem:

https://shows.acast.com/the-ancients/episodes/the-origins-of-jerusalem

More on the Crusades from Gone Medieval:

Rewriting the First Crusade: https://shows.acast.com/gone-medieval/episodes/rewriting-the-first-crusade

Life on Crusade: https://shows.acast.com/gone-medieval/episodes/life-on-crusade

Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and edited by Amy Haddow. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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