Mt. Gerizim (Samaria)

High up in the hills of Samaria are Mt Gerizim and Mt Ebal. The city of Shechem is in the valley between the mountains. The 12 tribes assembled here before entering the promised land. Gerezim means "blessing" and Ebal means "cursings" and the Israelites were warned what would be their fate according to their behaviour.
The township is comprised of Samaritans - there is only a few thousand left in the world.Read more