For centuries already, Muslims are the keepers of the key to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
A kawass always walks before the clergy and Christian faithful in procession, tapping the ground in rhythm with his ceremonial staff.
Pictures of life in Jerusalem and the Jerusalem Hills. And since August 2013 also a look at the northern Negev, my new home.
Very Indiana Jones!
ReplyDeletefascinating post, i had no idea.
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