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Dayr Dibwan - دير دبوان: History

Posted by Abu Jamil on December 26, 2007

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Deir Debwan was built on the ruins of Tel-Ai after it was destroyed by Joshua in 1090 B.C. The word "Deir" in Deir Debwan means monastery (church or temple) and the word "debwan" came from the name of the missionary "devan" or "debwa" or "bwan" that was in charge of this monastery. In the old days, monasteries were named after the missionary name and thats where "Deir Debwan" was derived from.



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History is very important
Presenting history is no casual matter ancient history is a sacred
Matter. Tel Ai is one of the proud Canaanite city state that flourished
During the Canaanite era, approximately 4 thousand years ago.
Deir Dibwa the monastery existed during the Crusader occupation 800 years ago. Deir Dibwan as town came to be after the liberation of Palestne
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