The sacredness and holiness that Jerusalem holds is greatly strengthened by the biblical myths. Not only do myths play a part in the establishment of Jerusalem, geography also plays a big factor in its development. With the Ark of the Covenant in the city of Jerusalem, God is able to reside in Jerusalem, marking it as sacred. The hierophanies that occur uncover the city of Jerusalem as important as they reveal a presence of God upon the city, as these lead Jerusalem to be an axis mundi. As Jerusalem is isolated, it amplifies the sacredness that already exists in Jerusalem. The biblical texts and geography all come together to contribute to the view of Jerusalem as a sacred space. With the specific examples of the hierophanies that occur to
