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Deir Istiya
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Deir Istiya
Deir Istiya is a Palestinian town located in the northern West Bank. In the 12th and 13th centuries, during the Crusader era, Deir Istiya was inhabited by Muslims. The town contains many buildings dating back to the Islamic periods.
Site Information
Country: Palestine
District: West Bank
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Throne Villages
Date of Submission: 2013
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