Samaria: At the Roots of Identity and Terroir Samaria is the beating heart of Biblical history, a land where every hill and stone seems to whisper an ancient tale. Here, the distant past meets a bold and vibrant modernity.
The journey begins in Shiloh, the first spiritual capital of the people of Israel, where the Tabernacle rested long before the Temple was built in Jerusalem. Nearby, the ruins of Sebastia, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel, offer spectacular Roman colonnades that bear witness to the region's past grandeur.
Samaria is also a land of human and religious contrasts. On Mount Gerizim, the Samaritan community preserves ancestral rites, facing Mount Ebal. Nestled between these two giants lies Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, a profound site of memory and reflection.
Today, this rugged land has been tamed by a new generation: Jewish pioneer farms flourish on the ridges, producing award-winning wines with a unique character, born from the high-altitude terroir. This vitality is also evident in Ariel, where the university has become a major academic hub, symbolizing the deep-rooted presence of youth in the region.
From its steep vineyards and archaeological sites to its modern pioneers, Samaria offers a raw and authentic immersion into the soul of the Land of Israel.
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