Place Name
'Iraq al-Manshiyya (عراق المنشية)Place Description
A historic Palestinian village in the southern coastal plain, situated where the coastal plain meets the foothills of the Hebron mountains. Its agricultural lands were overwhelmingly devoted to cereals, particularly wheat and barley, and primarily rain-fed agriculture growing grains, olives, and grapes. Local sheep and goat raising provided wool and hair for traditional rug weaving. The village relied on the nearby larger village of al-Faluja for local markets, healthcare, and dye servicesAlso Known As
عراق المنشيةPlace Type
VillageMap Coordinates
Latitude
31.607375Longitude
34.784204General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
POM_ID:273Updated By
Wafa Ghnaim