Palestine

Country · Asia

Population 5,227,193

Area 5,916 km²

Time zone Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Gaza

Official website president.ps

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State of Palestine Essentials

Explore the spiritual and archaeological heritage of the State of Palestine, from the UNESCO-listed Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to the ancient desert monasteries of Wadi Qelt. The list features Hisham’s Palace and Tell as-Sultan in Jericho, one of the world's oldest inhabited cities, alongside the Herodium fortress and the historic Old Town of Hebron. Modern history and culture are represented by the Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Darwish museums in Ramallah, offering a comprehensive look at the region's deep historical layers.

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Ancient Heritage & Tombs

This collection spans millennia of history across the Holy Land, featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites and sacred landmarks. Explore Tell as-Sultan, the ancient settlement of Jericho, and the desert fortress of Herodion built by King Herod the Great. The list includes the baptismal site at Bethany beyond the Jordan, the world’s largest Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, and early Islamic architecture at Qasr Hisham. Significant burial sites range from the traditional Tomb of the Virgin Mary to the contemporary mausoleum of Yasser Arafat.

9 places