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Nablus Old City
The Canaanites in mid 3rd millennium B.C founded the ancient
city of Nablus. It became citystate according to the Canine
Political system. Due to its favorable geographic position, and
abundance of water, the city prospered and became an important
economic and strategic center.
In the 5th century B.C., the City was destroyed on the hands of
Egyptian pharaohs. To be followed by consequent invasions of
several peoples: Assyrian - Hebrew Tripes, Babylonians, Persians
and Greeks, in 63 B.C.the City fell in the hands of the Romans.
They destroyed major parts of the Old City and built a new one
to its West calling it Neapolis (the new city).
In 635 A.D. Musilm Arabs Librated the town changing it's name to
Nablus. Following Amer Ben el'A'ss' conquest of the City, it
took an islamic Arab character.
The City was occupied by the Crusades from 1099 - 1187 AD. It
was recapured by Salah El-Deen, in 1187 A.D.
In recent history Nablus witnessed a period of control by the
Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan and a Twenty Eight year occupation
by the Israeli Military Forces. It was liberated in 1995 and the
Palestinian National Authority took its control.
Nablus is currently characterized by its historical markets,
arches and houses in the Old City which are still inhanbited in
despite the continuous developments in the New City.
Additionally, the special location of Nablus between two
mountains added to its special character.
Nablus is famous for its traditional industries like the soap
factories and the special sweet (Kunafah). It is surrounded by
tourist attractions and historic sites like Wadi Al-Badan with
its rich natural spring and Sebastia village with its Roman
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