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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Neapolis-Jerusalem

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Neapolis-Jerusalem
Roman-era archaeological site in the West Bank


๐Ÿ• 1 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 20:46
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Roman city established in the 2nd century CE by Emperor Hadrian
  • Located approximately 40 kilometers north of Jerusalem near Nablus
  • Original name: Flavia Neapolis; became modern Nablus
  • Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate

Neapolis was a Roman municipal settlement founded around 135 CE by Emperor Hadrian following the Bar Kokhba Revolt ...

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