ere are many other cities to see, 
including Bethlehem. There, the Church
of the Nativity stands over the cave 
where Jesus was born. The holy city of 
Hebron is another ‘must’, with its ancient
mosque of Ibrahim Al-Khalil. It is also 
known for its fine crafts. 
On the Mediterranean coast, there is 
the famous city of Gaza. Here you will 
find many ancient remains and also 
the great Omari Mosque. Then there is 
Jericho, with ancient ruins like Hisham’s
Palace, as well as the Dead Sea. This 
famous winter resort is the world’s 
oldest city: it goes back in history to 
9,000 years BC. It is also the lowest 
because it is 400 metres below sea level.
In short, Palestine is a wonderful 
destination for both tourists and 
pilgrims. It is not a large country, but its 
importance to world culture and religion 
is enormous.
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