| The exhibit describes the flourishing period under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (16th century), when the walls and gates of the city were restored and quality of life improved. |
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Jerusalem was ruled by the Ottoman Turks for 400 years, from their conquest of the city in 1517 until the British victory in December 1917. |
| With the weakening of the Ottoman Empire and the growing influence of the European powers in the 19th century, Jerusalem was drawn into the modern age. |
 Selected items from the exhibit |
