Bethlehem
Sign in to saveBethlehem () is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, located about south of Jerusalem, and the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate. It had a population of people, as of . The city's economy is strongly linked to tourism, especially during the Christmas period, when Christians embark on a pilgrimage to the Church of the Nativity, which is revered as the location of the birth of Jesus.
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Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, located south of Jerusalem, known primarily as the traditional birthplace of Jesus and a major pilgrimage destination for Christians, particularly during Christmas when visitors come to visit the Church of the Nativity. The city's economy depends heavily on this religious tourism, making it an important cultural and religious site in the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- بيت لحم
- Country
- الأراضي الفلسطينية
- Population
- 29,019
- Timezone
- Asia/Hebron
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Article
35 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- "House of bread"
- "House of the god Lahmu"
- "House of war"
- History
- Canaanite period
- Israelite and Judean period
- Classical period
- Middle Ages
- Ottoman era
- Modern era
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Population
- Christian population
- Economy
- Religious significance and commemoration
- Birthplace of Jesus
- Christmas celebrations
- Other religious festivals
- Culture
- Embroidery
- Mother-of-pearl carving
- Cultural centers and museums
- Local government
- Mayors
- Education
- Transportation
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
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==See also== Bethlehem of Galilee Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem, Wales Star of Bethlehem