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The Nablus Clock Tower, also called the Manara Clock Tower, is an Ottoman-era landmark in Bab al-Saha, the central square of Nablus's Old City, near An-Nasr Mosque. An inscription dates its construction to 1318 AH, corresponding to 1900, and links it to the silver jubilee of Sultan Abdul Hamid II's accession. The square or rectangular tower has several levels and a clock, and remains a recognized civic symbol of Nablus.
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Where is the Nablus Clock Tower located?
The Nablus Clock Tower stands in Bab al-Saha, the central square of Nablus’s Old City. It is located near An-Nasr Mosque and is also known as the Manara Clock Tower.
When was the Nablus Clock Tower built?
An inscription dates its construction to 1318 AH, corresponding to 1900 in the Gregorian calendar. The tower was built during the Ottoman period.
What event does the Nablus Clock Tower commemorate?
The inscription links the tower to the silver jubilee of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It therefore combines a public timekeeping function with an Ottoman imperial commemoration.
What is another name for the Nablus Clock Tower?
It is also called the Manara Clock Tower. The name Nablus Clock Tower identifies its city, while Manara is the local name used for the landmark.
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