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Nazareth

Nazareth is a city in the Northern District of Israel, in the Galilee region. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major site in Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions. It is traditionally identified as the childhood home of Jesus. The city sits about 25 kilometers west of the Sea of Galilee and 100 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. Its population is predominantly Arab, with Muslims and Christians, and Hebrew and Arabic are used in daily life.

Key landmarks include the Basilica of the Annunciation, a major Catholic church completed in 1969, built near

Historically, Nazareth has been under various powers including the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and British empires before

Other places named Nazareth exist, notably Nazareth, Pennsylvania, in the United States, and several smaller localities

what
is
believed
to
be
the
site
of
the
Annunciation.
Nearby
is
Mary’s
Well,
a
medieval
spring
venerated
in
Christian
tradition,
and
Nazareth
Village,
an
open-air
museum
depicting
1st-century
Nazareth.
The
Old
Market
district
preserves
Ottoman-era
streets
and
local
crafts.
The
city
functions
as
a
regional
service
and
commercial
hub,
with
health,
education,
and
tourism
sectors
forming
the
core
of
its
economy.
becoming
part
of
the
state
of
Israel
in
1948.
In
the
20th
century
the
city
developed
as
a
predominantly
Arab
city
within
Israel
and
has
faced
social
and
economic
challenges,
alongside
growth
in
cultural
institutions
and
tourism.
around
the
world.
The
origin
of
the
name
Nazareth
is
uncertain
and
has
been
the
subject
of
various
interpretations.