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Mamilla
- in Arabic, "that which came from god" - is situated in the valley that
links the Old City’s Jaffa Gate to the new city. It is the neighborhood
closest to the old city. It was established at the end of the 19th
century to house Jewish and Arab merchants and tradesmen, and flourished
as part of the city’s commercial center. During the years 1948-1967
Mamilla was in the no man’s land between Israel and Jordan. Many of the
neighborhood’s buildings were destroyed, its overall status deteriorated
and it housed new immigrants and the poor. When Israel captured East
Jerusalem in 1967 (the Six Day War) the line was erased and Mamilla was
ripe for an urban renewal project. It was decided to demolish Mamilla
and rebuild it. After 20 years of public disagreements, the following
project is nowadays being executed, to include a luxurious hotel,
commercial and office areas and exclusive residential areas. It is one
of modern Jerusalem’s largest, longest, and most expensive development
initiatives.
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