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Bookmark or Share- 22 Facts About Hebron Every Jew Should Know - Chabad.orgBy Menachem Posner. 1. Hebron Is One of the Four Holy Cities of Israel. A 19th-century depiction of the Four Holy Cities of Israel. (Photo: Wikimedia) Israel has four holy cities: Jerusalem, Tiberias, Safed and Hebron.
- Hebron history | The Jewish AgencyHebron is an ancient biblical city in Erez Israel located in the Judean Hills, 19 miles south of Jerusalem. The name Hebron may derive from the Hebrew word "haber" meaning friend, or from the Arabic "haber" meaning granary.
- The Ancient City of Hebron - TheTorah.comThe Ancient City of Hebron. Hebron plays a central role in many biblical stories. It was the prominent city in the Judean highlands, with large fortifications in the Early Bronze, Middle Bronze, and Iron Ages. During the Second Temple period, Hebron was occupied by the Idumeans.
- Hebron - WikipediaHebron is a leading industrial center in Palestine. The presence of minerals and resources in surroundings have increased the city's value. It emerged as in important trade hub in the West Bank. Hebron is most productive region in the country after Jerusalem–Bethlehem–Ramallah area.
- Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | BritannicaHebron, city in the West Bank, situated in the southern Judaean Hills south-southwest of Jerusalem. Located about 3,050 feet (930 metres) above sea level, Hebron long benefited from its mountainous clime, which encouraged the cultivation of fruit trees and vineyards.
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