[ 1 ]My City (Nablus)My City (Nablus) By: Firas KilaniBy: Firas Kilani1

My City (Nablus)My City (Nablus)

By:By: Firas Muhammad KilaniFiras Muhammad Kilani

[ 2 ]My City (Nablus)My City (Nablus) By: Firas KilaniBy: Firas Kilani

Contents

Introduction

History

Location

Population

Economy

Traditional Food

Holy Places

Conclusion

[ 3 ]My City (Nablus)My City (Nablus) By: Firas KilaniBy: Firas Kilani

Introduction to Nablus

A Palestinian city

The largest West Bank city

Located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim

A major economic, political, and cultural center for Palestinians

Famous of its old mosques, natural springs and food products especially sweets

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History of Nablus

An old historic Canaanite city, founded almost 6500 years back

Its first name was Shekem

The Romans rebuilt the city and gave it a new name, Neapolis

The name was changed to Nablus at the time of Islamic rule

The city was ruled by many empires

It was occupied by Israel during the 1967 War

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Location of Nablus

Located in the northern part of the West Bank

Located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim

Approximately 63 kilometers north of Jerusalem

Bounded by Jenin from the north, Tulkarm from the west, Ramallah and Jericho from the south and the Jordan River from the east

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Population of Nablus

The total population is around 150,000

The majority are Muslim

There are small Christian and Samaritan communities

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Economy of Nablus

Nablus is a commercial trade center

Very famous in producing:

Soap,

Olive oil, and

Handicrafts

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Traditional Food

Nablus is home to a number of well-known food products especially sweets

Kunafah is the most famed Nabulsi sweet

Other famous Nabulsi sweets include:

Baklawa,

Qatayef,

Tamriyyeh,

Halaweh & Zalabiyeh, and

Awwameh

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Holy Places in Nablus

Nablus has many holy places, including:

Old historic mosques,

Churches, and

Samaritan synagogues

Has the Prophet Joseph’s Tomb and the Prophet Jacob’s Well

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Conclusion

We must study our history and know more about great Arabian towns and cities.

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