Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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Photo Essay
A Magical Vista and Escape from the Everyday
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, one can find personal space, despite the noise and hubbub surrounding it.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
Once can separate from the city and escape to another reality.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
Tourists visiting the rooftop is a daily occurrence.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
Moving from one place to another on the rooftop sometimes requires climbing and slipping, due to the lack of flat ground.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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Although there are playgrounds in the Old City, the al-Khan rooftop always remains a treasured spot for kids to play, because of the huge empty space up there.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
Empty and abandoned spaces less than a kilometer away from settlers’ houses can be found on the Khan rooftop.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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Israeli soldiers visit daily to promote Israeli propaganda.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
The ground of the Khan rooftop is uneven.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
One of the difficulties one might face due to the uneven ground is slipping.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
The rooftop overlooks the churches.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
Empty roof space in the afternoon.
Atop the roof of Souk Khan al-Zeit in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 10, 2021
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May Herbawe for Jerusalem Story
The point of destination everybody faces.
Part of a series on Favorite Places in Jerusalem