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Delve into Shawawrah in Palestinian Territory
Shawawrah in the region of West Bank is a city in Palestinian Territory - some 318 mi or ( 511 km ) South-East of East Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Current time in Shawawrah is now 06:21 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Hebron " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Latakia, Amman, and Tyre. While being here, make sure to check out Nicosia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shawawrah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Beit Sahour, A Living Heritage
"Beit Sahour, a living heritage" is a short film about Beit Sahour, the town of the Shepherds' Field. The film is produced by Beit Sahour Municipality, and is made by the Video Production Unit of the ..
Arab Womens Union
Best place to buy Palestinian Embroidery in Bethlehem ..
Unknown facts about violence and deceit - Interview with Israeli settlers June 2011
The Jewish settlements in Israel are some of the most contentious issues in the Middle East. Many consider them the principal obstacles to peace. Watch this video and find out what two settler women h ..
JERUSALEM, VILLE D'OR ET DE LUMIERE . . . JE T'AIME !
Jérusalem, capitale une et indivisible d'Israël, je ne t'oublierai jamais. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ma'ale Rehav'am
Ma'ale Rehav'am, is an Israeli settlement south of Bethlehem and northeast of Hebron in the West Bank, located in the northeastern Judean Mountains on Road 3698. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this. With assistance from Amana, Ma'ale Rehav'am was founded in 2001 after, and in reaction to, the assassination of Rehavam Zeevi who was an ardent supporter of settlement of Yesha.
Located at 31.65 35.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Judaean Desert
The Judaean Desert is a desert in Israel and the West Bank that lies east of Jerusalem and descends to the Dead Sea. It stretches from the northeastern Negev to the east of Beit El, and is marked by terraces with escarpments. It ends in a steep escarpment dropping to the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley. The Judaean Desert is crossed by numerous wādis from northeast to southeast, and has many nahals, most of them deep, from 1,200 feet in the west to 600 feet in the east.
Located at 31.70 35.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tekoa, Gush Etzion
Tekoa is an Israeli Jewish communal settlement and Israeli settlement in the northern Judean hills in the West Bank. Tekoa is within the municipal jurisdiction of the Gush Etzion Regional Council. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Located at 31.65 35.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Bethlehem Governorate
The Bethlehem Governorate is one of 16 Governorates of the West Bank and Gaza Strip within the Palestinian Territories. It covers an area of the West Bank, south of Jerusalem. Its principal city and district capital is Bethlehem. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, its population was 180,116 in mid-year 2006.
Located at 31.65 35.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity is a basilica located in Bethlehem, Palestinian territories. The church was originally commissioned in 327 AD by Constantine and his mother Helena over the site that is still traditionally considered to be located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. The Church of the Nativity site's original basilica was completed in 339 AD and destroyed by fire during the Samaritan Revolts in the sixth century AD.
Located at 31.70 35.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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