Faces of Nazareth
Also known as an-Nasira
19 people on Faces of Palestine were born in Nazareth and its towns and villages.
The largest Arab city in the Galilee, and in Christian tradition the town where Jesus grew up.
Known for
- The Basilica of the Annunciation
- Its old market
- A centre of Palestinian culture and politics in the Galilee
Nazareth in pictures
The old marketPhoto: Juandev · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source 
A vegetable market, 1930sPhoto: Matson Photo Service · Public domain · Source 
The market in the old city of an-NasiraPhoto: Juandev · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Towns and villages of Nazareth
Born in Nazareth and around it
19 faces
Musicb. 1985Adnan Joubran
Pioneer of Contemporary Palestinian Oud Music
Nazareth, Palestine
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Cinemab. 1977Ali Suliman
Prolific actor, a prominent figure in Middle Eastern and Hollywood cinema.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Literatureb. 1985Asmaa Azaizeh
Trailblazing Palestinian Poet
The village of Daburieh, in the Lower Galilee, Palestine
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Musicb. 1983Dalal Abu Amneh
Singer, Producer, Neuroscientist
Nazareth, Palestine
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Palestinian Americansb. 1953Dr. Edwar Shamshoum
Innovator in Chemistry and Education
Nazareth, Palestine
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Elia Suleiman
Renowned filmmaker capturing Palestinian life under occupation with unique artistry.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Journalismb. 1977Elias Karram
Prominent Palestinian Journalist
Nazreth, Palestine
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Literatureb. 1968Hisham Zreiq
Visionary Palestinian Filmmaker
Nazareth, Palestine
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Architectureb. 1972Khaldun Bshara
Influential in conserving and restoring
Nazreth, Palestine
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Literatureb. 1874Khalil Beidas
Founding father of Arabic short story; translator; educational reformer.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Cinemab. 1985Maisa Abd Elhadi
Renowned actress, significant impact on Palestinian and international cinema.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Literatureb. 1886May Ziadah
Multilingual literary translator and author.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Cuisineb. 1955Rawia Bishara
Culinary Bridge-Builder
Nazareth, in hills of the Galilee, Palestine
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Musicb. 1966Rim Banna
Influential Palestinian singer, composer, and cultural freedom activist.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Science & Techb. 1919Salem Hanna Khamis
Pioneering Statistician and Economist
Nazareth, Palestine
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Musicb. 1973Samir Joubran
Renowned Palestinian oud player and composer, celebrated internationally.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Literatureb. 1929Tawfiq Zayyad
Poet, politician, voice of resistance.
Nazareth, Palestine
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Musicb. 1983Wissam Joubran
Master oud player, innovative luthier (stringed instrument such as Oud, violins or guitars), and international performer.
Nazareth, Galilee, Palestine
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Elyanna
Palestinian Chilean singer-songwriter bringing Arabic-language pop to global stages
Nazareth, Palestine
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