Place Name
al-Khalil Region (الخليل)Place Description
The al-Khalil region encompasses the mountainous southern highlands surrounding the city of al-Khalil, with limestone ridges, valleys, agricultural terraces, and rural villages extending across the southern central highlands of Palestine. Olives, grapes, figs, almonds, and cereals have long been important agricultural products, while the region was also renowned for handcraft traditions for centuries, including glassmaking, leather tanning, ceramics, and textile production, particularly the densely embroidered women's dresses characterized by intricate, closely worked cross-stitch and silk appliqué. By 1948, al-Khalil region was comprised of 83 Arab towns and villages, each had their own distinct embroidered dress style.Also Known As
Hebron, الخليل, Khalil, KhaliliPlace Type
Historical RegionMap Coordinates
Latitude
31.524422Longitude
35.109268General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
BWB_ID:11Updated By
Steve Benzek