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Jerusalem stone is a name applied to various types
of pale limestone, dolomite and dolomitic limestone,
common in and around Jerusalem that have been used
in building since ancient times. One of these limestones,
meleke, has been used in many of the region's most
celebrated structures, including the Western Wall.
Jerusalem stone continues to be used in construction
and incorporated in Jewish ceremonial art such as
menorahs and seder plates. In 2000, there were 650
stone-cutting enterprises run by Palestinians in
the West Bank, producing a rich range of pink, sand,
golden, and off-white bricks and tiles |
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