Haram
Mamluk Jerusalem lasted from 1250-1516. Jerusalem slowly gained back its reputation as a religious center, politically and militarily insignificant, it was used as a place of exile. through the development of the Haram, Jerusalem was starting to turn back to a religious center. Although the appeal was returning Black Death, plague, hit Jerusalem accounting for an all time low population. Notable for this time in Jerusalem is the architecture. Known for its distinct red and white stones, domes, and maqarnas.
Ottoman Jerusalem
(1516-1918)
The Ottoman government flourished, Jerusalem was now under a strong central government. through the rule of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He repaired the aqueducts and expanded them, rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem as well. The sultan even encouraged Jewish refugees to settle in Jerusalem to restore the city. He also established a "a shari'a court", people need to follow the law but could practice whatever religion they pleased. Restorations of the Haram built up Jerusalem's spiritual reputation, significance, and importance. Suleiman also gave the Western Wall to the Jews as a place of prayer. Myths migrated from the Temple to the wall.
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