Pictures of life in Jerusalem and the Jerusalem Hills. And since August 2013 also a look at the northern Negev, my new home.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Staff and sword
. 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.
Very Indiana Jones!
ReplyDeletefascinating post, i had no idea.
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