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The Temple Mount is one of the holiest places in the world — some would argue the holiest. Situated in the Middle East, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, it is essentially the center of the world on a map. Perhaps that alone says enough.

This small strip of land has seen thousands of years of conflict, yet it remains a symbol of faith, history, and human civilization.

Let’s explore some chronology.

King David purchased the land that is now the Temple Mount.

His son, King Solomon, built the First Temple to house the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies. The Ark of the Covenant, which held the Ten Commandments, is described in the Bible as a vessel of divine and supernatural power—a sacred artifact that has captured imaginations for centuries, from scripture to films like Indiana Jones.

It was constructed from acacia wood, a material chosen for its strength and resistance to decay, and overlaid inside and out with pure gold, symbolizing divine perfection and eternal value. Atop the Ark sat two golden cherubim, facing one another over the lid—known as the Mercy Seat—where the presence of G-d was said to dwell. Between these cherubim manifested the Shekinah Glory, the visible sign of the Divine Presence, where G-d was believed to commune with Moses and later with the High Priest during sacred offerings.

The Ark housed the Ten Commandments, written on stone tablets, representing G-d’s covenant with His people. According to the Bible, it radiated supernatural power—so potent that touching it irreverently could bring instant death. The Ark was kept in the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Temple of Solomon (and before that, the holy portable sanctuary the Tabernacle built by Moses in the wilderness) — the inner sanctum where the presence of G-d was believed to dwell on earth. Inside this chamber rested only one object: the Ark of the Covenant. The purpose was to be a more permanent structure of the Tabernacle (made of everlasting materials acacia wood and gold but also silver and bronze) on Mount Sinai (the location where G-d gave detailed instructions to Moses, and spoke with the Israelites at the base).

The temple was later destroyed, and the Second Temple was built in its place.

Jesus whose ancestry apparently traces back to David, visited and taught in the Second Temple — a place central to his ministry and ultimately close to where he was crucified.

Today, the Dome of the Rock sits atop the Temple Mount, where Muslims built a mosque around what they believe to be the sacred rock (the central rock that was used to form the world, so to speak) — the exact location remains a subject of debate but nevertheless this site remains highly coveted by Muslims and others.

The Knights Templar, centuries later, associated themselves with Solomon’s Temple, carrying its symbolism in their traditions. They occupied Jerusalem, performing rituals beneath the Temple Mount, and searched for ancient artifacts like The Ark and the Holy Grail.

Over time, Freemasons, (notable ones include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere) adopted many of these connections.

Many Historians point to Freemasonry with the evolution of the United States, linking symbolism to buildings, money, maps, and city layouts including Washington, D.C. Many celebrities today like James Cameron are Freemasons.

The modern Temple Mount is obviously a place of significance given all this history, housing the Western Wall, where Jews pray. This massive structure is believed to be a remnant of one of the temples — its scale is astonishing, extending deep below the surface. If you go there you’ll see a glass cutout on the floor where you can see how deep down the wall goes.

The Mount and surrounding Old City honor all three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Old City which is filled with shops and markets and is apparently where Jesus carried the cross through town, you’ll find the modern day Jewish, Christian, Armenian, and Muslim quarters — each with sacred symbols, each a testament to the rich and intertwined history of this land.

It’s no wonder this small piece of land is so coveted, revered, and historically significant — perhaps exactly as G-d intended.

I recommend going to Jerusalem if you haven’t been. You’ll get a different perspective on religion, you’ll enrich your own faith and understanding, and learn more about what all the desire for control is over (or more importantly, to honor the truth and legacy), so to speak, with this strip of land.

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