About Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is a mountain ridge located east of the Old City of Jerusalem. It gets its name from the olive groves that once lined the hillside.
Biblical Significance
At the Mount of Olives, Jesus prayed before His betrayal and arrest before His crucifixion. It is from there that Jesus triumphantly ascended into heaven (Luke 22:39-44 and Acts 1:11). The Mount of Olives also holds the hope of His victorious second coming (Zechariah 14:4).
Jewish Cemetery
Many Jewish people since biblical times have requested to be buried on the Mount of Olives. They believe that the Messiah will come on the Mount of Olives. More than 100,000 are buried there, hoping to be first in line when the Messiah comes. To this day, many ancient monumental Jewish tombs line the hillside.
Iconic Landmarks
Some of the landmarks include the Church of the Pater Noster, the Augusta Victoria Hospital with the Lutheran Church of the Ascension and the iconic 50m bell tower, the Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene, and the Church of Dominus Flevit.
- It is a mountain range that is made up of three peaks. The Mount of Olives refers to the southern summit of the ridge, 808m above sea level. The middle peak, at 806m above sea level, is crowned by the Augusta Victoria Hospital. The highest peak at the north is called Mount Scopus at 820m above sea level.
- During the Jordanian rule (1948-1967), the Israelis were not permitted to visit the Mount of Olives. During this time, the area was developed with roads which destroyed many graves. locations.
- After the Six-Day War in 1967, efforts were made to restore the land around the Mount of Olives.
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