One Of The Oldest Cities In The World

Nablus is a major city in the Central Highlands of the West Bank. It is part of the Palestinian Territories and is one of their largest cities. Over 126,000 people call Nablus home. There are many archaeological sites of importance going back to the time from the 1st through the 15th Centuries in the Old City. Nablus is famous for it's kanafeh, which is a wonderful sweet that is popular throughout the area and into the whole of the Middle East. It also has a thriving soap industry. In recent years, tobacco has become a major commercial crop.

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