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Private tour in Ramallah Bassam A
Throne Villages Tour, from Ramallah
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Why do you travel? To learn, to see, and to experience? Come join me on my travels through the West Bank of Palestine. I love to wander, connect with people, and learn about a place from the inside. So that's how I design my tours. When I travel with you, you will see what is it like to live in Palestine - now and in the past. We will visit places that are not on a tourist map… places that define the rich diversity of Palestine. On one of my specialised journeys, my guests drink coffee in family homes, explore ancient ruins, ride motorbikes across the West Bank, wander through gnarled olive orchards, meet dynamic community leaders, or walk through the streets of city centers and refugee camps. Or I can help you find your own adventure. Come see Palestine from the inside. Motorcycle/Hiking/trekking license Driving License
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Governors during the Ottoman era
Overview of your Ramallah tour
During the Ottoman rule in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the central highlands of Palestine were divided into 24 administrative domains (sheikdoms). These sheikdoms were ruled by sheiks who belonged to rich or "noble" families. It is where these sheiks and their families resided that we find "the throne villages". The sheikh, who was endowed with both political and social status, was the tax collector on behalf of the Ottoman central government. As a result, sheiks gained tremendous power and wealth, which was reflected in their lifestyles and the architecture of their respective palaces and villages. In this tour, we will visit 5 villages located nowadays in Ramallah district.
Your Ramallah tour itinerary
Visit four villages that were throne villages in Palestine during the 17-19th centuries: 1. Ras Karkar - Al Samhan Palace 2. Nilin - Al Khawaja Castle 3. Der Ghassaneh - Saleh Barghouthi Castle 4. Ebouin - Al Suhwail 5. Der Istya - Abu Hijleh Palace
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Qalandia Checkpoint North of Jerusalem
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