Bat Galim (Haifa)

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  Salah Al-Din (guest)

  In the 7th century, the city was conquered by the Arabs. Arab Islamic rule of Haifa brought about developments in the city and in the 9th century it established sea trade relations with Egypt and contained several shipyards. With its Arabs in control of government and civil administration and its Jews engaged in trade and shipping Haifa was prospering by the 11th century. Glass production and dye-making from marine snails were the city's most lucrative industries. Prosperity ended in 1100, when it was besieged and blockaded by the Crusaders and then conquered after a fierce battle with its Jewish and Muslim inhabitants. Under the Crusaders, Haifa was reduced to a small fishing and agricultural village, and a part of the Principality of Galilee. In 1265, it was captured by the Mamluks. The Carmelites established a church on Mount Carmel in the 12th century. Under Arab rule, the building was turned into a mosque. Later it became a hospital. In the 19th century it was restored as a Carmelite monastery, over a cave associated with Elijah the prophet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haifa

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  DonEsslemont

  I don't see what's wrong in having Arabic pages for places in this region. Wikimapia is politically and religiously neutral. I'd suggest those who have the skill could usefully supply such pages where appropriate.

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