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Touring Khirbat al 'Awja' at Tahta in Palestinian Territory
Khirbat al 'Awja' at Tahta in the region of West Bank is located in Palestinian Territory - some 311 mi or ( 500 km ) South-East of East Jerusalem , the country's capital city .
Time in Khirbat al 'Awja' at Tahta is now 01:03 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Hebron " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Latakia, Amman, and Al Karamah. Being here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Khirbat al 'Awja' at Tahta ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Beit Hanina, Palestine
This is a slide show about Beit Hanina, Palestine. All pictures here are taken in Beit Hanina. You may be suprised. Please visit www.beithanina.org Special Thanks to the following for the pictures: Ma ..
Suppression in Nablus قمع لمسيرة حزب التحرير في نابلس بمناسبة مؤتمر أنابوليس
This march has been suppressed by Palestinian Authority in Nablus city of West Bank, the march organized by HT-Palestine to denounce Anapolis Conference in 27/11/2007. تم قمع هذه المسيرة التي كانت ضمن ..
Jesus' Baptism Site - Jordan River - Epiphany.mov
Eastern Church Epiphany Celebration on the banks of the Jordan River. Eastern Christianity's traditional site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Visit to archeological pilgrim sites on the ..
Jaffa flea market gets a makeover
Jaffa's 'Shuk Hapishpishim' is one of the oldest flea markets in the world. But it's not just about bric-a-brac anymore, the marketplace is now enjoying a major makeover. Jaffa (Yaffo) serves up gourm ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Yitav
Yitav is an Israeli settlement and moshav shitufi in the southern Jordan Valley of the West Bank. Located just north of Jericho and west of the Palestinian village of al-Auja, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Located at 31.95 35.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Na'omi
Na'omi is a moshav shitufi and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley three kilometres north of Hisham's Palace, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 129. The village was established in 1982, and was initially named Na'ama due to its proximity to the Arab village of an-Nuway'imah, before being renamed after the biblical figure of Naomi.
Located at 31.91 35.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Hisham's Palace
Hisham's Palace is an important early Islamic archaeological site five km north of the town of Jericho in the West Bank. It consists of three main parts: a palace, an ornate bath complex, and an agricultural estate. Also associated with the site is a large park or agricultural enclosure (hayr) which extends east of the palace. An elaborate irrigation system provided the complex with water from nearby springs.
Located at 31.88 35.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Monastery of the Temptation
The Monastery of the Temptation is an Orthodox Christian monastery located in the West Bank, along a cliff overlooking the city of Jericho and the Jordan Valley. It is built upon the summit of the Mount of Temptation, rising 350 meters above sea level. It currently serves as a tourist attraction and its land is under the full jurisdiction of the Palestinian National Authority, but the monastery is owned and managed by the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem.
Located at 31.87 35.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mount of Temptation
The Mount of Temptation is said to be the hill in the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil. The exact location is unknown, and impossible to determine. It is generally identified with Mount Quarantania, a mountain approximately 366 m (1 200 feet) high, located about 11 km north-west of the West Bank town of Jericho. According to the public domain Catholic Encyclopedia, Quarantania is "a limestone peak on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho".
Located at 31.87 35.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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