Description:
Build in 1969 over the ruins of the original Byzantine church, the Basilica of the Annunciation dominates the skyline of the small city of Nazareth, where Jesus Christ is believed to grow up and live for 26 years. The Roman-Catholic church believes that on this place, Virgin Mary was visited by Archangel Gabriel with the news that she will Jesus: the Annunciation.

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annunciation arab archangel architecture asia basilica biblical catholic christ christian christianity church dome east gabriel holy israel jesus land mary middle modern nazareth palestine religion the virgin

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