Sebastia


World Heritage Identification Number: 1809

World Heritage since: 2026

Category: Cultural Heritage

WHE Type: Archaeological Sites

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: Yes

Country: 🇵🇸 State of Palestine

Continent: Asia

UNESCO World Region: Arab States

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Sebastia: A Historical City in the State of Palestine

Sebastia (Arabic: سبسطيا), officially known as Samaria-Sebaste, is a significant historical city located in the Nablus Governorate of the State of Palestine. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026, this ancient city offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and archaeological treasures that attract visitors from around the world.

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Encyclopedia Record: Sebastia, Nablus

Sebastia is a Palestinian village of about 3,205 inhabitants, located in the Nablus Governorate of the State of Palestine, some 12 kilometers northwest of the city of Nablus.

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Additional Site Details

Area: 79 hectares

Number of Components: 1

UNESCO Criteria: (iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition

Coordinates: 32.276339 , 35.188875

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State of Palestine and the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: December 8, 2011

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)

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Last updated: July 30, 2026

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