mount of olives

Questions

What does mount of olives mean?

A mountain ridge east of and adjacent to the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy place for both Judaism and Christianity.

Where does mount of olives come from?

Named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes.

How to pronounce mount of olives

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