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The Atlas Obscura Guide To West Bank

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in West Bank

Updated November 17, 2021

Unusual Attractions in West Bank

West Bank

Qumran

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

West Bank

Herodium

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

Beit Jala, West Bank

The Shrine of Saint George

A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.

Ramallah, West Bank

Nöl Collective

The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.

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Almon, Israel

Wadi Qelt

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

7 miles from West Bank

East Jerusalem, Israel

Royal Palace at Tel el-Ful

The abandoned shell of what would have been the Jordanian royal family's summer palace.

9 miles from West Bank

Nabi Samwil, Israel

Prophet Samuel's Tomb

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

10 miles from West Bank

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