Gaza ( ; Azzah) is the largest city within the Gaza Strip and within the Palestinian territories. The city, which has a population of approximately 400,000, has been inhabited since 3000BC and is frequently termed "Gaza City" in order to distinguish it from the larger Gaza Strip. History The history of Gaza has been shaped by its strategic location. The city is located on the Mediterranean coastal route, between North Africa and the greener lands of the Levant.Alan Johnston. [LINK: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4365440.stm] Gaza's ancient history uncovered. BBC news Ancient Gaza was a prosperous trade center and a stop on the caravan route between Egypt and Syria. The city was occupied by Egypt around the 15th century BCE. Philistines settled the area several hundred years later, and Gaza became one of their chief cities. Bronze Age (3500 to 1200 B

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