The Mount of Olives

The Mount of Olives

The Mount of Olives rises to 730 meters above the Mediterranean Sea level, commanding an eastern view over Jerusalem. It stands as the highest of the surrounding peaks around the Holy City. The mountain features three main peaks: the Ascention Peak, the northern peak housing Al-Quds University, and the middle peak where Al-Mutala’ Hospital is situated.

For Christians, the Mount of Olives holds profound significance, being the site of numerous events in the life of Christ. Tradition holds that it was here where Christ stood, gazed upon Jerusalem, wept for its fate, and foretold its destruction. Since the fourth century AD, the Mount of Olives has been a magnet for monks, pilgrims, and visitors to the Holy Land.