# Mount Scopus > mountain in East Jerusalem **Wikidata**: [Q312818](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312818) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Scopus) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mount-scopus ## Summary Mount Scopus is a mountain in East Jerusalem. It is defined as a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface. Its coordinates are at latitude 31.7925 and longitude 35.244166666667. ## Key Facts - **Classification**: Mountain [Thing]; large natural elevation of the Earth's surface. - **Location**: East Jerusalem [Thing] — Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967 (country: , ; sitelink_count: 80). - **Coordinates**: Latitude 31.7925, longitude 35.244166666667. - **Sitelink count**: 49. - **Wikipedia title**: Mount Scopus. - **Wikidata description**: Mountain in East Jerusalem. - **Related entities**: - Palestine [Thing] — country in West Asia (inception: 1988-11-15 via Palestinian Declaration of Independence; references: ; sitelink_count: 219; de jure capital: East Jerusalem). - Israel [Thing] — country in West Asia (inception: 1948-05-14 via declaration of Israeli independence; sitelink_count: 374). - **Raw description**: Mountain in East Jerusalem. ## FAQs **Where is Mount Scopus located?** Mount Scopus is situated in East Jerusalem, the eastern part of Jerusalem in dispute between Israel and Palestinian Arabs since 1967. It relates to Palestine, whose de jure capital is East Jerusalem, and Israel, both countries in West Asia. **What are the coordinates of Mount Scopus?** The precise coordinates are latitude 31.7925 and longitude 35.244166666667. This positions it as a mountain [Thing] within the context of East Jerusalem. **How is Mount Scopus classified and described?** It is classified as a mountain [Thing], specifically a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface. Its Wikidata description confirms it as a mountain in East Jerusalem, with a sitelink count of 49 and Wikipedia title "Mount Scopus." **What countries are connected to Mount Scopus?** Mount Scopus connects to Palestine (country in West Asia, inception November 15, 1988) and Israel (country in West Asia, inception May 14, 1948). East Jerusalem, its location, is the de jure capital of Palestine and disputed with Israel. ## Why It Matters Mount Scopus serves as a key geographical feature in East Jerusalem, a region central to the geopolitics of West Asia amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its position in a disputed area underscores tensions between Israel (inception 1948) and Palestine (inception 1988, de jure capital East Jerusalem), influencing discussions on sovereignty, borders, and urban development. As a large natural elevation, it contributes to the topographic identity of the Southern Levant, linking natural landmarks to broader historical, religious, and political narratives in a high-stakes area with international observer status and limited recognition dynamics. ## Notable For - **Strategic location in disputed territory**: Positioned in East Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and Palestinian Arabs since 1967. - **Precise geolocation**: Coordinates at lat 31.7925, lon 35.244166666667, distinguishing it within East Jerusalem's landscape. - **Digital presence**: Sitelink count of 49, with Wikipedia title "Mount Scopus" and Wikidata description "mountain in East Jerusalem." - **Classification as natural elevation**: Defined as mountain [Thing], a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface. - **Connections to major entities**: Related to Palestine (de jure capital East Jerusalem) and Israel, both West Asian countries with significant sitelink counts (219 and 374). ## Body ### Geography and Location Mount Scopus is a mountain in East Jerusalem. - Defined as a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface (mountain [Thing]). - Coordinates: latitude 31.7925, longitude 35.244166666667. - Raw description: mountain in East Jerusalem. - Wikidata description: mountain in East Jerusalem. - Sitelink count: 49. - Wikipedia title: Mount Scopus. ### Related Locations and Entities Mount Scopus is located in East Jerusalem [Thing]. - East Jerusalem: Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967. - Country references: (Palestine), (Israel). - East Jerusalem sitelink count: 80. It relates to: - **Palestine [Thing]**: Country in West Asia. Inception: November 15, 1988 (Palestinian Declaration of Independence; qualifiers: statement_is_subject_of; references: ). Sitelink count: 219. De jure capital: East Jerusalem (Ramallah de facto). - **Israel [Thing]**: Country in West Asia. Inception: May 14, 1948 (declaration of Israeli independence). Sitelink count: 374. Capital: Jerusalem (disputed status). These connections position Mount Scopus within the Southern Levant, bordering contexts of West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Egypt, and Mediterranean/Dead Sea coastlines referenced in related entities. ### Structured Properties - **Coordinates**: Lat 31.7925, lon 35.244166666667. - **Sitelink count**: 49. - **Wikipedia title**: Mount Scopus. - **Wikidata description**: Mountain in East Jerusalem. No SEO data available yet. ### Connected Country Details **Palestine Context**: - Official name: State of Palestine (دولة فلسطين). - Location: West Asia, Southern Levant; borders Israel, Egypt, Jordan. - Area: 6,020 square kilometers. - Population: 5,227,193 (2021). - De jure capital: East Jerusalem. - Highest point: Mount Nabi Yunis (1,020 meters). - Lowest point: Dead Sea (-437 meters). **Israel Context**: - Inception: May 14, 1948. - Area: 20,770 square kilometers. - Population: 9,840,000 (2023). - Capital: Jerusalem (disputed). - Highest point: Meron (1,208 meters). - Lowest point: Dead Sea. Mount Scopus integrates into these frameworks as a mountain [Thing] in the shared East Jerusalem zone. ## References 1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 2. GeoNames 3. [Source](https://tools.wmflabs.org/heritage/api/api.php?action=search&format=json&srcountry=il&srlang=he&srid=11-3000-302) 4. BabelNet 5. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)