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Tel Aviv-Yafo, commonly known as Tel Aviv, is Israel’s second-largest city and one of its most dynamic urban centers. Located along the eastern Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy. As the technological and economic hub of Israel, the city has earned a reputation as a global innovation center, attracting entrepreneurs, tourists, and scholars from around the world. At the same time, Tel Aviv-Yafo is a city steeped in history, with roots that stretch back thousands of years.

History

The history of Tel Aviv-Yafo begins with the ancient city of Yafo (also known as Jaffa), one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Archaeological evidence suggests that Yafo has been inhabited for over 4,000 years. Its strategic location on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean made it an important port for ancient civilizations such as the Canaanites, Egyptians, and Phoenicians. The port of Yafo played a vital role in trade routes that connected Egypt, the Levant, and Mesopotamia.

Yafo is mentioned in numerous historical texts, including the Bible, where it is noted as the port from which the prophet Jonah set sail before being swallowed by a large fish. Throughout its long history, Yafo has been controlled by various empires, including the Philistines, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans. During the Ottoman period, which lasted from the 16th century until World War I, Yafo remained a bustling port city and a gateway for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.