Get To Know The City
An Essential Guide to Visiting and Exploring Nablus
The Story of Nablus:
A Journey Through Time
A city steeped in history, Nablus is one of the oldest in the world, founded as Flavia Neapolis by the Romans in 72 CE. Its strategic location and rich heritage have made it a crossroads of cultures and a testament to resilience throughout the ages.
A Tale of Two Mountains: Nablus
Nestled between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, Nablus is a city woven into the fabric of history. From its origins as the ancient Canaanite city of Shechem to its role as a key commercial hub under various empires, Nablus has a story to tell at every turn.
Nablus: A Living History
Step into the vibrant past of Nablus. The city’s winding old-city streets and ancient stone buildings are a testament to its long and layered history, with influences from Roman, Byzantine, Crusader, and Ottoman periods still visible today.
Made in Nablus
Discover the City's Products and Crafts
Soap
Crafted for centuries with olive oil, Nabulsi soap is a pure and natural product famous for its gentle qualities. [...More]
Olive
Harvested from the region's fertile lands, olives and their oil are a cornerstone of the city's culinary heritage and economy. [...More]
Taste
Renowned for its delicious knafeh, Nablus is a culinary hub of traditional foods, spices, and herbs. [...More]
Handicrafts
Local artisans showcase the city's rich artistic heritage through traditional crafts like pottery and embroidery. [...More]
Studding or Volunteering
Explore our Programs and Activities
You can participate in many events and activities and join educational programs in Nablus to learn Arabic, study music, or volunteer. These opportunities are provided through Project Hope, the non-profit organization behind this website.
Project Hope is an NGO organization dedicated to fostering positive change in Nablus. Founded in 2003, it focuses on providing a wide range of educational programs and vocational training for adults and children.
Culture
Dive into the City's Vibrant Culture and Arts
Nablus in Numbers
Quick Key Statistics
Here is a quick look into its population, geography, and various statistics.
- Universities: 4
- Schools: 335+
- Hospitals: 5
- Stadium: 1
- Villages: 60+
- Refugee camps: 4
- Religens: 3 - Islam, Christianity, Samaritanism
Official Institutions
The Official Presence
Nablus Governorate
The Nablus Governorate is the local governing body responsible for administrative affairs and public services in the city and its surrounding areas.
Nablus Municipality
The Nablus Municipality is the local government responsible for urban planning, public services, and daily administration of the city.
Nablus Education Directorate
The Nablus Education Directorate manages and oversees the city's public and private schools.
A Journey Through Time
Experience the Charm of Nablus's Old City in 2 Min
Personalities
Pioneers from Nablus
Born in Nablus in 1897 to a well-known family of the city, Adel Zuwaiter completed both his elementary and high school educations in Beirut. He received his first degree in the Arts from the Sultan College in Constantinople. He was…
Born in Nablus in 1925, Afaf Arafat was educated at the Al-Fatimiya and Al-‘A’ishiya Schools. She then attended the Teacher's Institute in Jerusalem from 1938 to 1943 and later worked as a teacher in Jerusalem. She then enrolled at the…
Born in Nablus in 1909 and the brother of Adel Zuaiter, Akram Zuaiter completed his studies at An-Najah College before enrolling at the Jerusalem School of Law, where he graduated with a Law Certificate. He worked as a teacher in…
Born in Nablus on the 1st of March, 1917, Fadwa Tuqan was not given the opportunity to pursue her education and focused instead on self-study with the assistance of her brother, Ibrahim Tuqan. Fadwa. Due to the untimely death of…
Ibrahim Tukan was born in Nablus in 1905. After elementary schooling there, the future poet attended the al-Mutran School in Jerusalem then received his diploma of Higher Literature Studies from the American University in Beirut in 1934. Ibrahim Tukan pursued…
Sahar Khalifa is considered the foremost Palestinian novelist, widely acclaimed for being the first feminist Palestinian writer, and for her "sensitive, economical and lucid" style. She is the most translated Palestinian author after Mahmoud Darwish. Her fame extends beyond Palestinian…
Wael Zuaiter lived in Nablus, in the house which is now the Project Hope office. Naila, Wael's sister, is our landlady living in the top floor apartment. Adel Zuaiter, Wael's father, designed this three-storeyed house himself.Wael Zuaiter was born on…
Born in Nablus in 1911, Qadri Tuqan received a BA in Mathematics from the American University of Beirut in 1929.He worked as a teacher in Nablus, was active in the Palestinian national movement and later arrested by the British authorities…
Born in Nablus 1934; early education at An-Najah School, Nablus, then pursued higher education in the field of Petro-Geology in Texas, US; graduated with an MA and began a successful career, establishing large enterprises in various countries around the world.…
Zafer Masri was born in Nablus in 1941, where he lived and completed his secondary education. He went on to complete a degree in Business Administration at the American University in Beirut in 1964 and returned to Nablus to manage…
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West Bank Graphic Novels Series
Stories Through Palestinian Brushes
A creative project that became a book series.
Following the success of its graphic novel course, Project Hope showcased a published collection and student artwork in international exhibitions. Due to the positive reception, the organization has since launched a three-year program to train fourteen young artists. The graphic novels are also available as a high-quality book for purchase.
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- High-Resolution Colors
- 100% Palestinian Art
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What Travelers, Historians and Passers-by Said
Nablus is a prosperous city in a fertile valley, famous for its abundant olive trees and olive oil exports. Impressed by its commercial vitality, he nicknamed it "Little Damascus," highlighting its status as a major urban hub in the Levant.
Ibn Battuta (14th century)
Robinson, an American biblical scholar and explorer, documented his travels in the Holy Land in his work, Biblical Researches in Palestine. His account of Nablus noted its location and confirmed it as the ancient Roman city of Neapolis.
Edward Robinson (19th century)
Described Nablus's stunning landscape. He highlighted the contrast between the barren, white slopes of Mount Ebal and the beautiful, terraced olive groves on Mount Gerizim, emphasizing the city's unique agricultural richness.
Victor Guérin (19th century)
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