The place is one of the sacred in Judaism. Wailing Wall is actually the remains of a retaining wall that has built thousands of years ago the famous Temple Mount.
The wall dates from the 19th century BC. It was built during the reign of Herod the Great. At the beginning of the new chronology, however, the Romans destroyed much of the Jewish holy city. Wailing Wall is the only surviving structure from the facility.
The wall was once an integral part of the most impressive facility in Jerusalem - ie. Second Temple built by King Solomon. Its remains can be seen today in the underground tunnels of the city.
During the medieval ruins of the great temple received the name Wailing Wall because Jews often went there to mourn for the destruction of the temple.
Another legend says that the Wailing Wall was named thus because of its stones shining drops of dew-like tears clean.
Wailing Wall, also known by the name of its western wall is 48 meters long. Its height reaches 18 meters.
Of interest is that the Wailing Wall has two entrances. One women, other men, as mandated by the religion of the Jews.
Usually believers and tourists dive notes with their secret desires in the gaps of centuries wall or just send a prayer and blessing. Some visitors even say that to touch the wall vibrates and radiates energy unexplained.
It is important to know that women are not wrapped his head with a scarf or cloth not be admitted to the wall. Men also need to set specific caps called kepa. To order and respect for the sacred rules take care of special religious observers.
Around the wall are many fountains, where the Jews before the prayer wash your hands.
Square wall is called the Wailing maarvi Kotel ("Kotel Ma'aravi"). Around it there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and recreation.
Another interesting detail is that twice a year the chief rabbi of Jerusalem Wailing Wall cleans thousands of pieces of paper on which believers from around the world write their innermost desires. Numerous pieces of paper are burned in order to preserve the integrity of your desires.
There is another interesting fact, consistent with modern lifestyles. Recently the world's leading media speculated that he is now possible to send desired by fax or mail to reach the Western Wall, thanks to a clergyman.
Holy site in Jerusalem is home to the believers of different religions. There are intertwined paths of Judaism and Islam.
The famous Temple Mount brings together two sacred religions. Adjacent to the Wailing Wall is the third most revered place in Islam - the stone from which Mohammed ascended into the sky. There were built and two religious centers - Monument Dome of the Rock (Dome of the Rock) and Al-Aqsa mosque (Al-Aksa Mosque).
