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Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Date: 10/24/2010
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On the other side of Damascus Gate is "East Jerusalem," where signs are in Arabic, not Hebrew, and women are fully covered. East Jerusalem is also the location for the highly contentious Jewish settlements.

Date: 10/05/2010
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Entrance to the main market area in the Muslim Quarter.

Date: 10/08/2010
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Spice seller gets very creative with spices, decorating with paprika and sesame seeds.

Date: 10/06/2010
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Colorful garments and fabrics for sale in the market. Scarves are a very popular item because many of the religious sites require "modest dress," yet it is very hot, so a sheer scarf offers the ideal solution.

Date: 10/08/2010
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I loved the golden shimmering light of the sunset on these smooth old cobblestone streets so much that I have two favorites, one with Franciscan Monk...

Date: 10/05/2010
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...and another with Muslim woman on her way home from the market.

Date: 10/05/2010
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The walls of this house are decorated to indicate the resident has recently returned from the "hajj," or pilgrimage to Mecca. The black box in the decoration is the Kaaba, or "cube," the most sacred spot in Islam.

Date: 10/05/2010
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The Via Dolorosa, or "Way of Sorrows" is the route taken by Christian pilgrims to simulate the path Jesus walked carrying the cross to the crucifixion.

Date: 10/05/2010
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Station of the Cross #III, where tradition holds that Jesus fell for the first of three times while carrying the cross to the Calvary.

Date: 10/05/2010
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It is common to see Christian pilgrims walking the Via Dolorosa, carrying crosses and stopping along the way to pray, sing, or chant.

Date: 10/05/2010
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I went to the Western Wall many times during my visit, as I found the atmosphere was different with each visit. This shot was taken in the early morning, when men are wearing their "Tallit," or prayer shawls.

Date: 10/06/2010
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The ablution fountain outside the Temple Mount, where Muslims must cleanse their hands, feet, and face prior to entering the mosque.

Date: 10/06/2010
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