Arab village in northern Israel
Sulam
Sulam is an Arab village in north-eastern Israel.
Known in ancient times as Shunama and Shunem, it is first mentioned in the Amarna Letters in the 14th century BCE. Archaeological excavations in the village attest to habitation extending from the Bronze Age through to modern times. Located near Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bustan al-Marj Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 2,933.
How locals move
Getting around Sulam the local way
- Get inFrom Jenin (also applicable to Nablus and Ramallah): Take a shared taxi (sherut/serviis) or hitchhike to the border, and cross on foot.
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