Neo World Guide

The ancient civilization in the written memorials of which are referred to Jerusalem, has long disappeared from the face of the earth. Cities Ashur and Nineveh, which once sat on the throne of Assyrian kings, lay in ruins. They shared the fate of Babylon, as well as the capital of Ancient Egypt, Memphis. The capital of the Hittites Hatushash now is a place for archaeological excavations. The list is no longer existing capital, not to mention the smaller towns, would be unusually long. Jerusalem remains in place, and people will never abandon him - despite all the war, conquest and destruction. 
The mystery of the city becomes even more evident if we take into account that all the other great cities of antiquity arose on the shores of rivers, sea, or at the crossroads of trade routes. Jerusalem is located in a place that does not meet any of these conditions. There is no river, and residents of the city at all times had difficulty with water. It is located away from the coast, and two main roads of Bible Lands, "sea" and "The way of kings", are far to the side - the first on the Mediterranean coast, and the second to the east of the Jordan River. The roads from east to west are too far to the south and north of Jerusalem. 
Here there are no mineral deposits: in these places never mined gold, silver or copper. The city stretches of desert hills. Why, for thousands of years in this place not only wanted to live people, but also - almost 4000 years ago - his government is considered "a priest of God Most High"? 
Why for the past 2000 years, Jerusalem venerated as the Holy City?