History of Gaza
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history-of-gaza-172-11338207
title:
History of Gaza
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The known history of Gaza spans 4,000 years. Gaza was ruled, destroyed and repopulated by various dynasties, empires, and peoples. Originally a Canaanite settlement, it came under the control of the ancient Egyptians for roughly 350 years before being conquered and becoming one of the Philistines' principal cities. Gaza became part of the Assyrian Empire around 730 BC. Alexander the Great besieged and captured the city in 332 BC. Most of the inhabitants were killed during the assault, and the ci
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Gaza
date created:
2009-02-16T21:20:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T09:24:48Z
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