7 Most Important Cities of Palestine

Palestine has many beautiful cities. However, in this article, we have compiled only the seven most well-known cities for you. We wish you a pleasant reading.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

It was founded by the Yebusites five thousand years ago. It has been the capital of Palestine since its foundation. It was conquered by Hz. Omar in 15 AH. It is located in the center of Palestine, between the middle mountain ranges. It contains many holy places such as the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Resurrection.

Haifa

Jerusalem

It is on the Mediterranean coast and contains the most important ports of Palestine. It also has large industrial zones, as the oil refinery is in this city.

Jaffa

Jaffa

This city is called “Bride of the Sea” and is located in the middle of the Palestinian coast between Haifa and Gaza . This ancient Canaanite city is over five thousand years old. It is famous for its orange groves, textiles and soap industry.

Bethlehem

Bethlehem

It is located south of Jerusalem. It is a holy city for Christians because it contains the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born. It is famous for its coastal industries such as precious stones, mother-of-pearl and processing industries.

Al-Khalil

Al-Khalil

It is located south of the city of Bethlehem. It is a historical city that houses the Prophet Ibrahim Mosque . It stands out with many industrial areas such as shoe, leather, glass and ceramic factories.

Gaza

Gaza

It is the largest city in southern Palestine. It has always been an important trade center because it is located on the trade route between Egypt , the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula. It is famous for its vegetable and citrus cultivation. It is called ” Gazzatu Hashim ” because the tomb of Hashim bin Abdulmanaf is located inside .

Jericho

Jericho

It is located north of the Dead Sea. It is one of the most ancient cities in the world with a history of over ten thousand years. This city, which contains many antique works within its borders, is famous for its vegetable, citrus and banana cultivation. It is also an important tourism center.

 

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