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   Ramla or Ramle (Hebrew: רַמְלָה, Ramlā; Arabic: الرملة, ar-Ramleh) [2] is a city in the Central District of Israel. Ramle is one of Israel's mixed cities, with significant numbers of both Jews and Arabs. [3]

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3. www.britannica.com › place › RamlaRamla | Middle Eastern City, Ancient History & Crusader ...

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Ramla, city in Israel, on the coastal plain southeast of Tel Aviv–Yafo. Ramla is the only city founded by the Arabs in Palestine. It was established in 716 by the caliph Sulaymān ibn ʿAbd al-Malik (reigned 715–717), who made it the administrative capital of Palestine, replacing nearby Lod (Lydda).

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4. www.historytoday.com › archive › ramla-palestinesRamla: Palestine’s Forgotten Capital - History Today

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   May 5, 2004 · The small town of Ramla, less than five kilometres from Tel Aviv International airport, was once the capital of Palestine, yet today it is a rundown area neglected by the modern state of Israel.

5. blogs.timesofisrael.com › a-visit-to-ramla-a-cityPHOTO ESSAY: A visit to Ramla, a city not to be missed

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   Jul 12, 2020 · Ramla is an ancient city in the center of Israel, and a great place to visit as a day trip. It’s got a rich history, a mix of cultures, a terrific market (shuk), and unique ancient architecture.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › science-environment-57586315New type of ancient human discovered in Israel - BBC News

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   Jun 24, 2021 · The skull fragment and jawbone found near Ramla in Israel. Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human that lived alongside our species more than ...

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7. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org › ramlaArchaeology in Israel: Ramla - Jewish Virtual Library

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   Archaeology in Israel: Ramla. Ramla is located in the coastal plain, some 15 km. east of Tel Aviv. The city was built at the crossroads of two major routes: the via maris, along the coast, and the road that connected the port of Jaffa with Jerusalem.

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   Dec 18, 2022 · Ramla is a city in central Israel. The city is predominantly Jewish, with a significant Arab minority. Ramla was founded circa 705–715 CE by the Umayyad governor and future caliph Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik.

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   Where is Ramla located?

   • Ramla, city in Israel, on the coastal plain southeast of Tel Aviv–Yafo. Ramla is the only city founded by the Arabs in Palestine. It was established in 716 by the caliph Sulaymān ibn ʿAbd al-Malik (reigned 715–717), who made it the administrative capital of Palestine, replacing nearby Lod (Lydda).

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   Is Ramla a Jewish city?

   • According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), a total of 63,462 people were living in Ramla at the end of 2004. In 2001, the ethnic makeup of the city was 80% Jewish, 20% Arab (16% Muslim Arabs and 4% Christian Arabs). Ramla is the center of Karaite Judaism in Israel.

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   Why is Ramla a major city in Palestine?

   • The town rapidly grew to become not only the major city of Palestine but also its capital with an estimated population of over 25,000. For 300 years Ramla was not only the largest city in the country but also one of Islam’s major capitals, on the same level as Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus.

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   Who founded Ramla?

   • Ramla is the only city founded by the Arabs in Palestine. It was established in 716 by the caliph Sulaymān ibn ʿAbd al-Malik (reigned 715–717), who made it the administrative capital of Palestine, replacing nearby Lod (Lydda). He built marketplaces, fortifications, and, above all, the White Mosque (Al-Jāmiʿ al-Abyaḍ).

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   Why is Ramla called Ramla?

   • The city was built at the crossroads of two major routes: the via maris, along the coast, and the road that connected the port of Jaffa with Jerusalem. The origin of the name Ramla is in the Arabic word raml, meaning "sand", and apparently refers to the sand dunes on which the city was built.

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   Is Ramla a drug-related District in Israel?

   • A 2013 Israeli police report documented that the Central District ranks fourth among Israel’s seven districts concerning drug-related arrests. Today, five prisons are located in Ramla, including the maximum-security Ayalon Prison and Israel’s only women’s prison called Neve Tirza.

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