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Although
it does not appear in the Bible, Haifa is mentioned
in Talmudic literature as a well-established Jewish
community. Relics found within the city limits date
from the Stone Age to the Ottoman period. During the
Middle Ages, the Jewish settlement in Haifa grew into
a shipping center.
In
the 12th century, the city was conquered by the Crusaders,
in 1265 it fell to the Mamelukes, and in 1750 was
captured by the Bedouin, Dahar al-Omar, who destroyed,
then rebuilt and fortified it. From 1775 until World
War 1, Haifa was under Turkish control with two interruptions
- in 1799 it was conquered by Napoleon and from 1831-1840
it was under Egyptian rule.
Early
in the 19th century, Jews from North Africa settled
in Haifa. In 1868 German Templars established Haifa's
German Colony and in 1879 European Jews settled in
the city. In 1918, it was taken from the Turks by
the British. With the beginning of the British evacuation
in 1948, the Hagana took over the city. Throughout
its history, Haifa has been a haven for religious
minorities, some of which have established their centers
there.
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