gma's second new seven wonder...jerusalem -- home to 14 million jews, 2 billion christians, and 1 billion muslims -- is considered one of the most holy cities in the world. it has also been ravaged by 30 years of violence and strife.
an aerial view shows the al-aqsa mosque compound, and judaism's holy site, the western wall in jerusalem's the old city. the al-aqsa mosque means the "farthest mosque" and commonly refers to the southernmost mosque that is part of a complex of religious buildings in jerusalem called the noble sanctuary by arabs and muslims. the mosque is one of the holiest shrines of islam.
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I have a framed photo of this mosque in my bedroom from my study abroad days. I am so glad this made the list. It really is a worthy candidate.
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