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St. Samuel (Nebi Samuel) North of Jerusalem
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This is the traditional resting place of the Prophet Samuel, about 8 km. northwest of Jerusalem. The mosque is built atop and surrounded by Ancient and Crusader era ruins, among which are those of the Monastery of St. Samuel. |
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The view from St. Samuel southeast towards Jerusalem. Crusaders first saw Jerusalem from this height, and named it the Mount of Great Joy. They built a fort here, with the Abbey-Church of St. Samuel at its centre. | |
Some of the ruins. | |
More Crusader era ruins. | |
The current mosque, open to all faiths. Crusader era ruins are in the foreground. | |
Archaeological reconstruction of the Crusader fortress with the church of St. Samuel in the centre. | |
Aerial photograph of the mount as it is today. |