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Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
15 Dec 2011TV-14
Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore discovers the impact of a new faith, Islam, on Jerusalem. In this intriguing history documentary, he explores Muhammad's relationship with Jerusalem, the construction of one of Islam's holiest shrines, the Dome of the Rock, and the crusaders' attempts to win it back for Christianity. He also brings to life lesser-known characters, whose impact still resonates.
