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Palestinian fears rise as settlers visit synagogue ruins in Jericho

Palestinian fears rise as settlers visit synagogue ruins in Jericho Israeli settlers increased visits to the ruins of two synagogues in the Jericho area in the West Bank worry Palestinians. The mosaic floor of the ruins of the Shalom Al Yisrael Synagogue, also known as the Shahwan synagogue, is seen in Jericho on March 16, 2018. - Wikimedia/Bukvoed May 3, 2021 Israeli settlers have been increasing their visits to the ruins of the ancient Naaran and Shahwan synagogues in the Jericho area in the West Bank and also performing rituals in them, sparking Palestinian fears about Israeli intentions for the region. Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, dates back more than 10,000 years. Palestinians and international tourists flock to Jericho and surrounding Jericho governorate, which are home to many archaeological sites such as Hisham’s Palace, which houses the largest mosaic painting in the Middle East, and many monasteries, including Deir Hajla and Deir

PHT New Segment: An additional opportunity to promote & develop tourism to serve marginalized communities

Hebron /PNN/Report By Areej Masoud & Monjed Jadou Palestinian Heritage Trail conducted a guided familiarization trip for local and international journalists and media representatives. The trip took place on a newly developed segment from Beit Mirsim to Battir. The Familiarization trip started with a hike in Surif’s area, then visiting service providers in surrounding villages in Hebron governate. There are 16 villages along the new segment of the Trail and the Trail extension adds 60 kilometers to the original trail of the 440-kilometer-long Palestinian Heritage Trail. The purpose of the trip is to introduce journalists to new touristic attractions and share with them a taste of what guests would experience when hiking the Trail.

New archaeological discovery in St Hilarion Monastery

April 13, 2021 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip In cooperation with French antiquities experts, archaeology experts at the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Gaza Strip found several Byzantine graves at the St. Hilarion Monastery archaeological site in the western Gaza Strip. The discovery of the graves came as part of a new phase of excavation work carried out by a French mission at the monastery site in early 2021 to uncover more secrets and collectibles and to work on restoring and preserving the remains of the monuments inside. The site of St. Hilarion was discovered by chance by some Palestinian workers who collect scrap in that area in 1990. When the Israeli Antiquities Authority learned about it, it took control of the place and conducted excavations for years, before the establishment of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in 1994.

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