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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Palestine

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Qumran Ruins

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The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.
Herodium

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Herodium

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.
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Beit Jala, Palestine

The Shrine of Saint George

A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.
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Ramallah, Palestine

Nöl Collective

The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.

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Hisham’s Palace

Sprawling archeological site of an 8th-century Islamic castle.
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Nabi Samwil, Israel

Prophet Samuel's Tomb

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.
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East Jerusalem, Israel

Royal Palace at Tel el-Ful

The abandoned shell of what would have been the Jordanian royal family's summer palace.
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In Palestine, Protecting One of the World's Oldest Olive Trees Is a 24/7 Job

Salah Abu Ali often sleeps beneath his ancient charge.
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March 6, 2020
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The Prickly Symbolism of Cactus Fruit in Israel and Palestine

On different sides of border checkpoints, different views of a sweet treat.
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April 12, 2019
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