Samaria
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Samaria, the Hellenized form of the Hebrew name Shomron, is used as a historical and biblical name for the central region of the Land of Israel. It is bordered by Judea to the south, Galilee to the no
Hills near the ruins of Samaria
Hills of Samaria, near Yitzhar
Site of Dothan where, according to the Book of Genesis, Joseph was sold by his brethren
Persian Achaemenid coin minted in Samaria, dated c. 375–333 BC. Left; Persian satrap holding lance and reins on horseback, Aramaic inscription BDYḤBL below. Right; satrap and driver in chariot drawn by two horses
Samaria (ancient city)
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Samaria was the capital city of the northern Kingdom of Israel between c. 880 BC and c. 720 BC. The city gave its name to the surrounding region of Samaria, a historical region bounded by Judea to the
Samaria
…of Judah. The border between Samaria and Judea, while historically fluid, is set at the latitude of Ramallah. The name "Samaria" is derived from the ancient city of Samaria, capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel. The name Samaria likely began to be used for the entire kingdom not long after the town of Samaria had…
Ruins of Samaria
View of the agricultural countryside surrounding the archaeological site
Remains of the palace of Ahab, the seventh king of Israel
Remnants of the Hellenistic-era Samaria round tower