Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1799: Journey to the Holy Land
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Although the city of Jerusalem was in chaos, with beacon smoke and gunshots everywhere, it did not stop Ye Tian and the others from visiting this historic city.
After successfully checking into the hotel, eating lunch and taking a short rest, Ye Tian and the others left the hotel and went out to visit happily.
In view of the current situation in Jerusalem and the strong advice of the Israeli police, their tour is limited to the Christian quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Compared to several other districts, it is relatively calm here. Even if there are demonstrations, the number of people is not large, the scale is small, and there is not much threat.
Even so, when they left the hotel, each of Ye Tian and the others were fully armed, loaded with ammunition, and made careful preparations in case of any eventuality.
In addition to the many armed security personnel scattered around Ye Tian and others who are always on high alert, Cole also arranged for a few guys to pretend to be tourists and set off early to blend in with the crowd for covert protection!
In addition, Leonardo led several heavily armed members of the Swiss Guard and left the hotel with Ye Tian and others.
The Israeli police also sent many military police, some in plainclothes and some in uniform, to follow Ye Tian and the others closely to prevent unexpected situations.
Jerusalem is already chaotic enough. The Israelis never want to see Ye Tian and the others clash with anyone again and fight in the old city of Jerusalem, causing deeper harm to this historic city.
Because of the special mission that Ye Tian and his team shouldered during this trip, as well as the status of Leonardo and members of the Swiss Guard, their group enjoyed special treatment in the Christian District that was different from all other tourists.
During the tour, the group of people had unimpeded access. No matter where they went to any scenic spot, they did not have to queue or take off their firearms. They could just enter directly from the special passage.
In this way, their sightseeing speed will undoubtedly be much faster, and they can visit more attractions in a short period of time.
In just one afternoon, they visited many famous attractions in the Christian District.
The first is the famous Christian holy place, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
According to legend, this is the place where **** Christ suffered, was buried, and was resurrected, which has a very special meaning.
As a professional treasure hunter, Ye Tian would certainly not miss this place, and as Christian believers, David and Cole would not miss this place even more.
When visiting this holy place, Ye Tian purely appreciated this famous religious holy place and this famous historical building from the perspective of a tourist and an expert in antique art appraisal.
David and Cole were different. They were both very pious and solemn. During the visit, everyone said a prayer.
In the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, there is another famous Christian holy site, the remains of Golgotha.
According to legend, Mount Golgotha is the place where **** was crucified. Ye Tian and the others also visited and paid their respects.
In fact, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built on the ruins of Mount Golgotha, and the two were integrated into one as early as the establishment of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the fourth century AD.
Throughout the ages, the Golgotha site located in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher has always been a preferred pilgrimage site for Christian believers, and its status is very important.
Next, Ye Tian and the others left the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, strolled through the cobweb-like ancient streets in the Old City of Jerusalem, and visited the Jaffa Gate not far away.
It is one of the eight gates in the Old City of Jerusalem. It connects the Old City of Jerusalem to the Port of Jaffa on the Mediterranean Sea, so it is named Jaffa Gate.
In the past, believers who came to Jerusalem for pilgrimage had to disembark from the Mediterranean Port of Jaffa, then take the land route and enter the Christian District of Jerusalem through the Jaffa Gate for pilgrimage.
Today, the Jaffa Gate is in ruins.
As part of the wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Jaffa Gate has long been listed as a World Cultural Heritage and is subject to very strict protection!
Without the permission of the United Nations, no matter whether it is the Israelis, the Palestinians, or anyone else, not even a stone or a brick here can be moved.
After visiting the Jaffa Gate, Ye Tian and the others visited the dining room where **** had his last supper, which is also the dining room depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper".
Ye Tian would naturally not miss such a thunderous place in the history of art.
Leaving this famous dining room, Ye Tian and his group visited the adjacent Tomb of David and several other famous attractions, also located in the Christian area.
In the evening, Ye Tian and the others basked in the afterglow of the setting sun and walked along the ancient streets of Jerusalem, re-walking the Via Dolorosa that **** walked before carrying the cross, which is also known as the "Via Crucifixion."
When they reached the thirteenth station of the Stations of the Cross, David and Cole both knelt down and kissed one by one a rectangular marble that symbolized the thirteenth station of the Stations of the Cross.
On that piece of ancient marble, there seemed to be blood stains from a distance.
According to legend, when **** died, people took him off the cross and placed him on that marble, washing his body and anointing him.
The blood stains on that piece of marble were left by Jesus.
After kissing the marble, each of David and the others took out a prepared token, lightly wiped it on the marble a few times, and then put it away very solemnly, ready to take it home and enshrine it.
David even shed a few crocodile tears. Whether it was due to excitement or an outstanding performance is unknown. Only he knows!
The fourteenth station on the Stations of the Cross is the Holy Sepulchre.
In other words, Ye Tian and the others returned to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre again, which was equivalent to a circle around the Christian District of Jerusalem's Old City and back to the starting point.
After entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre again, David and the others walked forward in batches and touched a marble round hole on the altar in front of Golgotha with their hands. Everyone was extremely devout.
It is said that that was the place where the cross was originally placed. To this day, there is still a model of **** being crucified on the altar.
The altar was crowded with devout believers from all over the world, lining up to touch the marble round hole and feel the sacredness.
After David and the others got what they wanted and touched the sacred marble hole, Ye Tian and the others, led by several senior priests of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, arrived at the last stop of the Via Dolorosa, the Tomb of Jesus. !
This is a tomb embedded in the mountain. Rather than saying it is a tomb, it is more like a cave dug into the mountain, which seems more appropriate.
According to legend, **** was buried here after his death, resurrected three days later, and ascended to heaven forty days later. It is one of the most important holy places in Christianity.
Same as before, after arriving here, David and the others immediately came forward in batches, visited the tomb of **** with extremely respectful and solemn expressions, and touched the marble in the tomb with their own hands.
Ye Tian naturally would not join in the fun. He is a staunch atheist, and everyone knows this!
At this moment, if he stepped forward to touch the marble in Jesus' tomb, he would be asking for trouble and might arouse public outrage.
Only an idiot would do something stupid like that!
He stood a few meters away from the tomb, looking at this Christian holy place and admiring this ancient building with the eyes of a tourist and antique art appraisal expert.
At the same time, he also secretly turned on the perspective and looked through the place thoroughly, not missing any corner, including the tomb of Jesus!
When he visited other famous scenic spots and Christian holy places before, he did not give up the opportunity of secret perspective and looked through every scenic spot and holy place he passed.
In the process, he discovered many things and many secrets.
There are both ancient historical sites, top-notch antiques, artworks and treasures buried deep underground, as well as some very hidden and even ulterior secrets.
But it is a pity that he can only bury all these discoveries deep in his heart and cannot publish any of them, let alone keep those treasures and top antiques as his own.
Unless the Israeli government comes to visit that day and wants to jointly explore the Old City of Jerusalem with him, only then will these secrets be made public, and only those treasures and top-notch antiques and artworks will be seen again.
However, this is almost impossible to happen.
After thoroughly looking through the Holy Tomb, Ye Tian withdrew his gaze and ended the perspective.
At this moment, a priest in robes walked up to Ye Tian and whispered with a serious expression:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Steven, I am Victor, a priest of the Armenian sect. It is a pleasure to see you here. Welcome to the holy city of Jerusalem.
As far as I know, your goal in coming to Jerusalem is the Al-Aqsa Mosque. I would like to ask, is the Knights Templar treasure buried in the Al-Aqsa Mosque? ”
Hearing this, Ye Tian immediately turned his head and looked at the priest next to him.