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Jaffa

Ancient port and city in Tel Aviv, Israel

Jaffa, also called Japho, Joppa or Joppe in English, is an ancient Levantine port city which is part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, located in its southern part. The city sits atop a naturally elevated outcrop on the Mediterranean coastline.

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  • 1800 BCEThe city as such was established at the latest around this time.
  • 1440 BCEJaffa is mentioned in an Ancient Egyptian letter.
  • 1200 BCEThe city was under Egyptian rule until around this time.
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