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The Church of the Nativity, also known as the Basilica of the Nativity, stands in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine, and holds immense religious significance for Christians worldwide as the birthplace of Jesus. This ancient basilica encompasses a grotto believed to be the exact site of Jesus' birth, making it the oldest continuously used place of worship in Christianity. Originally commissioned by Constantine the Great in the 4th century, shortly after his mother Helena's pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the basilica has endured centuries of history. While the original structure, built between 330 and 333, likely succumbed to fire during Samaritan revolts in the 6th century, it was rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in a grander form, preserving much of its original essence, including an atrium, a basilica with a nave and side aisles, and an ornate transept with three apses.
Hussein bin Talal (1935–1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab–Israeli conflict.
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Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal, encircled by the inscriptions "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan," with the denomination written in Arabic numerals and letters, along with the date in Hijri format below. Positioned above is the coat of arms of Jordan. الحسين بن طلال |
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Depicts the Grotto of the Nativity enclosed within a circle, featuring an inscription below, while the country name appears above it. The denomination, expressed in English numerals and letters, along with the date in the Gregorian calendar, is positioned below the design. THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN |
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