Shechem (Modern Nablus, West Bank, Palestine)
Abraham built an altar here, and Joshua made his covenant at this Canaanite-turned-Israelite hub. Romans destroyed it in 67 CE, rebuilding it as “Neapolis,” which became “Nablus” after the 7th century Islamic conquests. Located in the West Bank, Palestine, modern Nablus sits in a valley between mountains where ancient traditions and modern life blend in busy markets and historical sites.
