March 6, 2013

Introduction to Jaffa, Israel

Introduction to Jaffa, Israel


The 4,500+-year-old city of Jaffa is the oldest working port city in the world.  Filled with ancient sandstone buildings, it is older than Jerusalem and, in fact, the Holy Land.  Named for Noah's son Japheth, it is where Jonah sailed from to be swallowed by a whale.  Andromeda was chained to a rock here, and in 1799 Napoleon conquered it in just three weeks. The city center is now an artists’ colony with upscale galleries and shops and is also home to a popular flea market.

men playing a board game outside in Jaffa, Israel
men playing a board game outside in Jaffa, Israel




image c2013 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

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