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Neapolis (I)

I. NEAPOLIS, or Naplouse. This is the City of Shechem, or at least a City very near it. Its true Name, as found upon Medals, is Flavia Neapolis Syriæ Palæstinæ, or Samariæ. The Article Shechem may be consulted.

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