Tuesday, October 28, 2008

My Beloved City 1/2


Nablus, A Cannanite city located in the heart of what Historically known Palestine. Its known history goes to 2,500 B.C. where it was located in the vital trade routes which made it a target all over the ages because its strategic location.It was targeted and invaded by Pharaohs, Crusaders, Mamlukes Ottomans and finally as for now by Israelis.

Its geographical location is mainly hidden between a series of mountains and mainly two big mountains: Eibal which covers its northern boarders and Gerzim which covers its southern boarders, "Gerzim is a mountain that been mentioned in the Bible".

As many fresh water fountains are located in its different old quarters, Nablus is well known for its fresh waterthese fountains are actually a part of its history and a major part of its story.

Nablus weather is so nice and moderate temperatures, so its dry warm in the Summer and rainy in the winter, it actually have Full Four Seasons.

Nablus is so famous in sweets and patisseries , Kunaffa, Baqlawah, Qatayef, Qulaj, halawa & Zalabeya, Awameh and much more other sweets. It is also famous for natural soap industry. Its also well known for the very professional handicraft of its labourers like stone smiths, blacksmiths, carpenters and builders.

Places to visit:
Old Shechem city
Jacob Well
Gerzim Mountain
An-Najah old school
Zafer Al-Masri Museum
A plenty of Historical Mosques, Churches and Samaritan Temples
Joseph Temple
A plenty of Historical Palaces and Castles in the old city which is inhabited until nowadays

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