The Immovable Ladder of Jerusalem

For centuries, one of the holiest places in Christianity has been governed by an extraordinarily delicate balance of tradition, property rights, religious rivalry, and international diplomacy.

In this place, even the smallest physical change can carry enormous significance, and something as simple as moving an object can risk reopening disputes that date back hundreds of years.

The result is one of the strangest and most visible symbols of religious compromise and conflict in the world.

Learn more about the Immovable Ladder of Jerusalem on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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