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Lady offering prayers at Grotto of the Nativity, Bethlehem

The Grotto of the Nativity, a rectangular cavern beneath the church, is the Church of the Nativity`s focal point. Entered by a flight of steps by the church altar, this is the cave that has been honored as the site of Christ`s birth. This picture captures a lady bending on knees and offering prayers at the Grotto of Nativity. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is a major Christian holy site, as it marks the traditional place of Christ`s birth. It is also one of the oldest surviving Christian churches. The site of the Church of the Nativity is a World Heritage Site and was the first to be listed under Palestine by the UNESCO. The site is also on UNESCO`s List of World Heritage in Danger.