History of Jerusalem: From Pharaonic records of the 2nd millennium B.C.

Explore the rich history of Jerusalem in this video. Jerusalem is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with over 5,000 years of history.

Learn how Jerusalem was originally a Jebusite city conquered by King David in 1004 BCE and made into the capital of the Kingdom of Israel. See how it grew under King Solomon's rule into a center of trade and religion, with the First Temple built around 960 BCE.

Discover how Jerusalem was conquered multiple times by different empires - the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Crusaders and Ottomans. The city was destroyed and rebuilt many times, with famous sites like the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock constructed during these periods.

The video will cover key events like the destruction of the First and Second Temples, construction of Herod's Temple, birth of Christianity, Muslim rule and the Crusades. It will highlight how control of Jerusalem shifted between Jews, Christians and Muslims over the centuries due to its religious significance.

Finally, learn about more recent history such as British rule, the creation of the State of Israel and the division and reunification of Jerusalem from 1948 onwards. See historic neighborhoods and landmarks from different eras that still stand in modern Jerusalem today.

DISCLAIMER // This video's imagery was created by AI, and may therefore not be correct. The intention of the video is to educate broadly on the subject while being entertaining to watch.