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The Old Town of Nablus
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Description of the site: The city is located on the southern bank of the valley at the end of the foothills of Mount Gerizim, and it is considered one of the historical developments of the city, which was re-established several times, starting from the fourth millennium BC, and it was established on the site of Tel Balata (Shechem the Canaanite)

Inhabited historical city
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Samaritan Museum
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Site description: A private museum established by Priest Husni, a member of the Samaritan community, in cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, opened to visitors in 2010 AD.

Samaritan Archaeological and Heritage Museum
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Ein Qarioun (Spring)
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Description of the site: One of the most critical water springs in the city of Nablus, whether in terms of the amount of water flowing from it, or the historical and archaeological values that the spring contains, It is the only spring found inside the old town.The spring is accessed through a narrow opening one meter below ground level.

A spring and an archaeological site
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Sama Nablus Park
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Description of the site: It is a public park located at the top of the Ebal Mountains, about six hundred meters above sea level. It is 4 km away from the Old City, which makes it overlook the western region of Nablus Governorate, and oversees the coast.

Park
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Mount Gerizim and the Samaritan Sect.
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Description of the site: It is located south of Nablus at an altitude of 881 m. Jabal al-Tor is a sloping limestone mountain covered with olive trees.

Historic district
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Virgin Mary's Church (Mount Gerizim)
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Description of the site: Emperor Zeno built the Church of the Virgin Mary on the top of Mount Gerizim in 484 AD, rising about 886 meters above sea level. And due to the sanctity of the site for the Samaritans, they attacked the church and were able to burn and destroy it, and at a later time, it was rebuilt in 536 AD.

Ancient church
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The Monastery of Bir El-Hamam
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Description of the site: The monastery is distinguished by its beautiful view of the city of Nablus, facing it from the eastern side of Tel al-Ras. It was synchronous with the nearby Church of the Virgin Mary on the top of Mount Gerizim. In the Byzantine period, Palestine witnessed a proliferation of churches and monasteries.

An ancient monastery
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Wadi Al-Tuffah (Apple Valley) and the Water Mills
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Description of the site: Wadi Al-Tuffah forms the western extension of the valley on which the city of Nablus was established during its historical stages, located between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim. The valley is distinguished by the fertile agricultural areas, and the abundance of water throughout the year's seasons.

Valley and historic mills
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Rafidia Village
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Description of the site: a small village located on the western side of the city of Nablus and part of its modern suburbs, built on the northwestern slopes of Mount Gerizim on a semi-flat land.

An old town and a modern neighborhood of the city of Nablus
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The Olive Press (Al-Bad) and the Dar Al Dawani
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Site Description: A heritage building owned by the Al-Dawani family, dating back to the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Olive press and historical house (cultural center)
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Men Column Shrine in Nablus
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Description of the site: It is considered the largest and most important shrine in Nablus, given its location and association with important archaeological and historical monuments, especially in the city of Nablus, throughout the ages.

Shrine
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The Eastern Roman Cemetery (The Askar Mausoleum)
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Site description: The cemetery was discovered in 1971 AD while the Nablus Municipality was doing infrastructure work. The cemetery represents one of the most beautiful styles of Roman burials, which were allocated to the political and military elite, and the great merchants of that period in the tombs of the Mausoleum.

A Roman cemetery
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