Muslim-Christian Relations in Nazareth

1 Jama’at Ansar Allah banner displayed at the Shihab e-Din shrine, next to the Basilica of the Annunciation. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Basilica of the Annunciation. Current structure built in 1969 over remains of previous churches. Designed by Italian architect Giovanni Muzio. (VOA - M. Lipin)

2 Basilica of the Annunciation. Current structure built in 1969 over remains of previous churches. Designed by Italian architect Giovanni Muzio. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Inside the Basilica, visitors can see remains of a 5th century Byzantine-era church and a 12th century Crusader-era church. The Crusader church was never completed. (VOA - M. Lipin)

3 Inside the Basilica, visitors can see remains of a 5th century Byzantine-era church and a 12th century Crusader-era church. The Crusader church was never completed. (VOA - M. Lipin)

4 Altar inside Basilica of the Annunciation. (VOA - M. Lipin)

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Muslim-Christian Relations in Nazareth