Ghost town Ahmad Kayed, a 59-year-old Sebastia villager and leading activist, told Al Jazeera the ruins will not be “taken without a fight”, and demonstrations are being instigated.

As for the ruins of ancient Samaria, they were frequented by the sheep and goats of a Palestinian shepherd, at least when Israeli soldiers are not patrolling the area.

The struggle to preserve Jewish historical sites in Judea and Samaria is not just about stones or ruins—it’s a battle over narrative, legitimacy and identity, according to the experts.

The struggle to preserve Jewish historical sites in Judea and Samaria is not just about stones or ruins—it’s a battle over narrative, legitimacy and identity, according to the experts.

View Christ and the Woman of Samaria, Among Ruins (1634) By van Rijn Rembrandt; Etching and drypoint on laid paper. (1634). 12.3 x 10.8 cm (plate), 14.5 x 12.8 cm (sheet; 12.3 x 10.8 cm, 14.5 x 12.8 ...

'The communities in Judea and Samaria are the protective wall of most of the State of Israel,' said Defense Minister Israel Katz You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in ...

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Or, visit ancient Minoan ruins like the Palace of Knossos or walk through Chania’s Old Town to see Turkish and Venetian architecture. Outdoor lovers can hike the Samaria Gorge, which takes ...