Existing comment:
1927-1947
The British Mandate government of Palestine repairs the church and reinforces the Edicule with iron bars.
1927
An earthquake damages the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, particularly the dome and the Edicule.
1948
The State of Israel is established on May 14, 1948.
1959
Church leaders agree in principle to renovate the Edicule. |