Deir Debwan - Palestine
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| This page is for a Palestinian Town called "Deir Debwan" or " Deir Dibwan" located in the middle region of Palestine. It is dedicated to all the people from Deir Debwan, especially those in the Diaspora. It includes an inside look at the towns' Culture, Tradition, History, and a large collection of Photos. This is my personal contribution to my town and its people. If you have any information about Deir Debwan or photos from Deir Debwan and you would like to see them in this web site, please let me know and I will be glad to add them.
Dr. Fayeq Oweis
History:
Deir Debwan was built on the ruins of Tel-Ai after it was destroyed by Joshua in 1090 B.C. The word "Deir" in Deir Debwan means monastery (church or temple) and the word "debwan" came from the name of the missionary "devan" or "debwa" or "bwan" that was in charge of this monastery. In the old days, monasteries were named after the missionary name and thats where "Deir Debwan" was derived from.
Geographic Location:
Deir Debwan is located in the Middle region of Palestine about 16 km North East of Jerusalem and about 8 km east of Ramallah. Its surrounded by the following villages: Burka, Beiteen, Mukhmas, Ramoon and its land reaches the City of Jericho.
Or Look at the Photo Album to see pictures of Deir Debwan.
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Fayeq S. Oweis
San Francisco, California
email:foweis@aol.com
Copyright © 2006, Fayeq Oweis. All rights reserved.
Last Revised:6/8/2007
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