THE HOLY LANDS By: E. Draper

THE HOLY LANDS?

•The Holy Lands include: Israel, Palestine, and Jordan

FACTS

•Capitals: Israel: Jerusalem; Jordan: Amman

•Population: Israel and Palestine: 7,100,000 Jordan: 6,200,000

•Religions: Judaism, Islam, Christianity •Languages: Hebrew and Arabic

ATTRACTIONS?• Jerusalem- The Wailing Wall, The Church of the Holy

Sepulchre, The Garden Tomb, and Mt. Zion• Tel Aviv- Tel Aviv Museum, Independence Hall and

Dizengoff Square• Haifa- Bahai Shrine• Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee- Cana, Tiberias,

Crusader’s Underground City • Jordan- Petra, Karak, King’s Highway, Roman

amphitheater and Temple of Hercules

FACTORS THAT MOTIVATE VISITORS • The region is very important to many different

religious faiths.• The history, archaeology, and culture are

fascinating. • There are many resorts and thermal spas.• The climate at most time and in most places is

very pleasant. • Outdoor activities and sports, including diving,

desert trekking, and mountain climbing

POSSIBLE MISGIVINGS • “This is one of the most dangerous areas in the

world.”• “The Middle East is unsanitary.”• “The flight here is too long.”• “I'm concerned about airport and airline

bombings.”

FRAMEWORK

*5.2.2•List reasons why travelers will or will not

visit the area•Make a list of regions and attractions

associated with the Holy Lands