What is another word for nablus?
Pronunciation: [nˈabləs] (IPA) 
Nablus is a city located in the northern part of the West Bank, Palestine. It's also known as Shechem in the Old Testament and Neapolis in the Roman Empire. Another synonym for Nablus is the "City of Zakariyyah" after the famous prophet in Islam. Moreover, it's commonly called "Little Damascus" because of its architectural similarity with the Syrian capital city. Additionally, Nablus is famous for its local sweets, especially katayef, which is often referred to as "Nablus katayef". Finally, it's also called "The Mountain of Fire" because of the ruins of a Byzantine church located on the top of the Mount Gerizim hill.
