Dr. Ahmed Metwally Abdalla
Researcher in Middle Eastern Studies and Ottoman Manuscripts
Nablus, a city with rich historical and cultural significance, flourished during the Ottoman period (1516-1918). As part of the broader administrative structure of Ottoman Palestine, Nablus belonged to the vilayet (province) of Bilad al-Sham, which was further divided into smaller administrative units called sanjaks. In the case of Palestine, five key sanjaks were established: Jerusalem, Gaza, Lajjun, Safed, and Nablus.