Villanova University

EGR 9010

Gaza
City

Presentation By:
Amro Lulu
December 2016

Gaza City
The

largest city in theState of

Palestine.
Population: about 500000
Palestinians.
Gaza's history of habitation dates back
5,000 years, making it one of the
oldest cities in the world.

Gaza on the Map

Located on theMediterranean coastal

route between North Africa and theLevant.
Total area: 365 Km2
Boarder Countries: Egypt 11 km, Isreal 51
km. Coastline: 40 km

Early History
It

served
as
an
important stopover on
thespice
traderoute
traversing theRed Sea.
It was first mentioned
by the bible, as it was
the
place
where
Samsonwas imprisoned
by the Philistines and
met his death.

Since

the beginning of history, Gaza

has been dominated by several
different peoples and empires.
Ancient Egyptians, Philistines ,
Romans, Byzantines, Islamic Empire,
Crusaders, Ottoman Empire.British
Mandate, Egypt, Israel, and finally,
the Palestinians

Gaza

is full of ancient remains from

various civilizations that
inhibitedGaza through history.

Antiques

shop In old city Gaza

rare 2000 year

oldbronze
sculptureof
the
Ancient Greek god
Apollowas found in
theGaza
Stripby
fishermen in 2013.

Gaza Landmarks

General

view of Gaza City

Great Mosque of Gaza

Built

in 1340, frequently renewed.

According to tradition, it is built on the
remains of an ancient Philistinetemplewhich
great Samson destroyed by his own hands.

Church of Saint Borvirios of the

Roman Orthodox

Gaza

city is the home to the third oldest church in Palestine

after the churches of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Holy
Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the Church of Saint Parvirios was built
in the fourth century AD.

Museum of Bashas Palace

Built

by Mamluksultan in the mid-13th century.

Was used by Napoleon during his brief temporary
stay in Gaza
Turned into a museum that includes enormous
amount of valuable ancient items and remains.

TheUnknown Soldier's
Square

It

is a monument dedicated to unknown

Palestinian fighters who died in the 1948
War.

Records

Around

15,000 children were shown

flying their kites over the Gaza Strip,
setting a new world record for the
most kites flown simultaneously.

Dishes from Gaza

THANKS
for listening