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The City of Hebron (Al Khalil) Hebron lies approximately 35 km south of Jerusalem and has a population of about 380,000. Like most of the region, Hebron has both a historical and religious significance. One of the oldest cities in the world, Hebron was established by the Canaanites over 6,000 years ago. The Canaanites named the city Hebron meaning unity.
In Arabic, Hebron is called al-Khalil after the Prophet Abraham who, according to Islamic tradition, passed through the city on his way to Mecca. Today the Prophet Abraham and his wife Sarah are both buried in the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron.
The Islamic rulers held the city in high importance and consequently built mosques and learning and cultural institutions in Hebron. The city became a centre for Islamic culture. In 1967 Hebron was occupied by the Israel forces. Over the years, the occupation has been characterized by land confiscation and the building of settlements. In 1980, Israeli settlers, accompanied by the Israeli army confiscated buildings from the Arab inhabitants in the centre of the city. In 1983, the Israeli settlers attacked Hebron University killing three and injuring 50 others. In 1994, an Israeli settler opened fire on Muslims during dawn prayers in the Ibrahimi Mosque killing 29, and wounding dozens others. Today the Mosque has been largely taken over by the settlers.

What is In Hebron?

Old Town Of Hebron

The Old Town of Hebron is one of the oldest towns in Palestine

Hebron Today

Modern Hebron is the chief town of the southern half of the West Bank, with a population of around 40,000 and a souq, the commercial center for traders from fifty or so surrounding villages. It is also the largest industrial center in the West Bank. The grapes produced in Hebron are converted into jam and a kind of molasses.

Al-Haram al-Ibrahimi

Al-Haram is a formidable rectangular building, which looks like a fortress. Inside a mosque housing the tomb of the prophets and their wives. Inside the mosque is the Mihrab, made of multi-colored marble and fine mosaics. The carved walnut Minbar, or pulpit next to it is a masterpiece of intricate workmanship. Another fine pulpit brought by Salah ad-Din from Egypt, stands near the praying alcove. Additional Mamluk structures combine to make al-Haram one of the most impressive ancient monuments in Palestine. There are six tombs in the Mosque of Abraham, which are said to stand directly above the graves of the prophets and their wives buried in the Cave of el-Anbia.

Oak Of Abraham

An oak tree 2 km west of Hebron marks the legendary site where Abraham pitched his tent.

Archeological Museum

Located next to Hamam Abuna Ibrahim in the old town of Hebron, the museum contains a small collection of archeological findings from the Canaanite to the Islamic period.