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Old Town of Nablus

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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

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