- ► Neolithic Necklace Reconstructed in Jordan
- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Rare gold coin discovered in Hungary
Old Town of Nablus
by Moataz1997, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Old Town of Nablus
Nablus is a Palestinian city founded by the Roman Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD as Flavia Neapolis. It has been ruled by many empires over the course of it s almost 2,000-year-long history. The city includes many historical monuments such as ancient mosques and the Roman theatre.
Site Information
Country: Palestine
District: West Bank
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine + Crusader + Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Old Town of Nablus and its environs
Date of Submission: 2012
Exact Location
Elevation: 542 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
- Humidity: %
- Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Rating
Related Sites
Page Access
Countries
Archaeological Sites in Palestine
Archaeological Sites in West Bank
Old Town of Nablus
Categories
Historic Cities and Regions
Historic Cities and Regions in Palestine
Historic Cities and Regions in West Bank
Old Town of Nablus
UNESCO
Tentative Lists
Tentative Lists in Palestine
Old Town of Nablus and its environs
Old Town of Nablus
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Old Town of Nablus.