Hebron

Hebron is an administrative center in the West Bank, sitting at 930 meters above sea level across four hills. Stone buildings connect through covered passages and market quarters that wind through narrow lanes.

The city served as King David's capital before Jerusalem took that role. The Cave of the Patriarchs lies here and is believed to hold the tombs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob according to religious tradition.

Craftspeople work in workshops, shaping glass, ceramics, leather and dairy goods using methods passed down through generations. Market lanes show the daily rhythm of sellers and shoppers bargaining and displaying their products.

The city splits into two administrative zones: H1 under Palestinian control and H2 under Israeli administration. Visitors should carry identification documents, as checkpoints regulate access between the sectors.

The old market quarter shows elevated pathways above street level, linking residential areas through protected passages with stone roofs. This system allowed residents to move between floors without blocking the trading streets below.

Location: Hebron Governorate

Location: West Bank

Elevation above the sea: 927 m

Website: http://hebron-city.ps

GPS coordinates: 31.53500,35.09861

Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:41