Area A topographic maps
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Nablus
Palestinian Territory > Area A
Insofar as the hilly topography of the site would allow, the city was built on a Roman grid plan and settled with veterans who fought in the victorious legions and other foreign colonists. In the 2nd century CE, Emperor Hadrian built a grand theater in Neapolis that could seat up to 7,000 people. Coins found…
Average elevation: 645 m
Ramallah
Palestinian Territory > Area A
Ramallah (UK: /rəˈmælə/ rə-MAL-ə, US: /rəˈmɑːlə/ rə-MAH-lə; Arabic: رام الله, romanized: Rām Allāh, lit. 'God's Height') is a Palestinian city in the central West Bank that serves as the de facto administrative capital of the State of Palestine. It is situated on the Judaean Mountains,…
Average elevation: 795 m
Jenin
Palestinian Territory > Area A
Jenin is situated at the foot of the rugged northernmost hills (Jabal Nablus) of the West Bank, and along the southern edge of the Jezreel Valley (Marj Ibn Amer),[65] which the city overlooks.[66] Its highest elevation is about 250 meters above sea level and its lowest areas are 90 meters above sea level.[67]…
Average elevation: 194 m
Meithalun
Palestinian Territory > Area A > Meithalun
The town is situated along the western edge of Marj Sanur, a valley and seasonal lake. It is the largest locality, of seven total, bordering Marj Sanur and controls the largest share of its fertile lands. It has an average elevation of 385 meters above sea level and is not elevated from its immediate…
Average elevation: 403 m
Bethlehem
Palestinian Territory > Area A
Bethlehem is located at an elevation of about 775 meters (2,543 ft) above sea level, 30 meters (98 ft) higher than nearby Jerusalem. Bethlehem is situated on the southern portion in the Judean Mountains.
Average elevation: 705 m
