The Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel
The Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel The Pillars & Foundations blog has documented exploration of my surrounding communities as well as travels abroad, with a topic focused on the spiritual centers I've had the opportunity to visit. Recently I completed a trip to Israel and my goal is to document several of the notable sites during my exploration. The Western Wall , considered the holiest sight in Judaism, is one of the remaining segments of a retaining wall that made the foundation of the Second Jewish Temple constructed by Herod the Great. The wall is made of enormous limestone blocks and it dates as early as 19 BCE. The Romans demolished the Second Temple , and this segment of the wall was one of the only portions that survived. I first saw the wall as part of a tour of the old city when we were in the Jewish Quarter. One stop on this journey provided a great view of the area. To get close to the wall one must go through a security check. Once through the chec...