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Hebron
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Al-Khalil, as Hebron is called in Arabic, means "The Friend of God". In ancient times it was known as Mamre and Kirjath Arba, "The town of four" because of its position on four hills. Situated at an altitude of 3,000 feet, Hebron has been continuously settled for at least 5,000 years. It is regarded as holy by Muslims, Jews and Christians alike because the Patriarch Abraham is buried there.
Oak of Ibrahim (Oak of Mamre)
Two km’s west of Hebron is an ancient Oak tree where Moses pitched his tent and greeted three angels (said to be the source of the Christian trinity) who told him his wife Sarah would bear a son.
Old City of Hebron
One of the oldest Palestinian towns – inhabited as is for centuries, with its hawkers, stalls, shops, vegetable market, and an Archeological Museum (with a collection of artifacts from the Cannanite to the Islamic periods). With its vaulted roofs and mazes of alleys it is a marvel which should not be missed.
Glass and pottery factories
Hebron is populated with a vast number of glass and pottery factories – which are the source of most of the glass and pottery sold to tourists in Palestine – at a fraction of the price. A must-visit for any savvy tourist.
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