Tubas
Situated approximately 19 kilometers southeast of Jenin and 25 kilometers northeast of Nablus, the town of Tubas occupies a strategic location along an ancient trade route linking the cities of Nablus and Bisan. Established during the Roman era, Tubas has been continuously inhabited since, with archaeological remains from the Roman and Islamic periods testifying to its long history.
Among the vestiges of Tubas' storied past are wells used for water collection, olive oil presses, and burial tombs - physical manifestations of the community's agricultural roots and cultural traditions. Indeed, Tubas is renowned for the bounty of its fertile lands, which yield an abundance of vegetables, grains, fruits, olives, and almonds.
In 2007, Tubas was elevated from a town to a governorate, granting it the ability to provide expanded services to the surrounding towns, villages, and communities within its jurisdiction. The governorate is also home to numerous archaeological, natural, and historical sites of significance, including the Tell of Al-Fara'h - inhabited since the Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages - as well as landmarks like the Al-Fara'h Tower, Ain Al-Beida, and Al-Malih.
With its strategic location, deep historical roots, and thriving agricultural economy, Tubas stands as an integral part of the broader Palestinian landscape, a community that has long played a vital role in the region's cultural, economic, and social fabric.