Nablus
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- proper noun
- Nablus is an ancient city known for its historical significance, located in the northern West Bank.
- Nablus and Hebron
- Nablus, Jenin
- Najah University in Nablus
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- What is the people who are living in the area, in Ramallah or Nablus or other towns and refugee camps?
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The fifth week of school just ended here in Nablus, and students aren't happy about it.
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On my own, I went to Nablus and visited the Balata refugee camp.
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The city is known today as Nablus on the West Bank, where this tomb has been at the center of much political and religious tension.
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Later, we went on to An-Najah University in Nablus, where Edward was again honored.
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The girls gathered in the Nablus city center and met up with their counterparts from Pioneers School.
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Although the largest concentration of refugees is around Nablus, almost all the camps, especially in the Gaza Strip, are sizable.
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Peasant communities were oriented toward smaller towns and regional centers such as Nablus.
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For a simple Palestinian, whether in Nablus, Gaza, or Beirut, the contrast is glaring.
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The windmill of Nablus Gate, incidentally, was famous for its beauty and is mentioned in the writings of many travelers.
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The decline of the local notables with the development of a Palestinian diaspora shifted power from Nablus and Hebron to Jerusalem.
Academic text (1996)
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Etymology
Nablus comes from the old Greek word Neapolis, which means 'new city', and this name later came into Arabic as Nablus. The same root appears in the city name Naples, so the name helps you remember that Nablus was once called a 'new city' even though it is now an ancient city in the West Bank.