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When traveling in Israel, many tourists prefer to include a visit to the northern West Bank and Nablus to their vacation plans. Nowadays, Nablus is a large Palestinian center. This ancient land is the epicenter of many events in the Bible – the holy book frequently mentions this region. The Samaritans, who once lived here, are now Muslim peoples. Many tourists in Nablus try to find an answer to an immortal question – who is the indigenous nation of this region? Are these the Arabs or the Jews? To find an answer to this interesting question, thousands of tourists arrive in Nablus every year. It is a well-known fact that this settlement is very old, and the region is often mentioned in the Bible. The name of the city sounds as Shechem in Hebrew, and this is the term that the Bible uses to describe this region. According to the sacred book, this was an ancient Canaanite and then Hivite city, but sons of Jacob Simeon and Levi destroyed the Hivite settlement because the prince of this land raped their sister. In the Shechem area, the Jewish people met God and recorded the Book of the Law. Soon after that, Abimelech became the king of this land. Historians have a bit different information about Nablus. This settlement emerged long before our age. At that time, this was a major cultural center and a sacred Samaritan town. Many descendants of the Biblical Samaritans still live in Palestine. In the 1st century, the Roman army attacked Shechem and captured the city after a … Read further

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Nablus sightseeing

It is a well-known fact that this settlement is very old, and the region is often mentioned in the Bible. The name of the city sounds as Shechem in Hebrew, and this is the term that the Bible uses to describe this region. According to the sacred book, this was an ancient Canaanite and then Hivite city, but sons of Jacob Simeon and Levi destroyed the Hivite settlement because the prince of this land raped their … Open

Top sigths of Palestine

Jericho is one of the most marvelous cities in Palestine. It is interesting to visit it all year round. The territory of the city is almost completely covered with citrus gardens. Tourists will see large groves of banana trees, date palms, lemon, orange, and mandarin orange trees. Besides picturesque fruit oases, visitors can explore an old monastery that dates back to the 6th century. It is built on a high rock. In the outskirts of Jericho, there is one more notable architectural landmark - Hisham's Palace that is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of the 8th century. For more than a thousand years, this palace has been amazing generations of visitors with its gorgeous look. … Open

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