Jaffa, also called Japho, Joppa or Joppe in English, is an ancient Levantine port city which is part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, located in its southern part. The city sits atop a naturally elevated outcrop on the Mediterranean coastline.
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| Subject | Jaffa |
| Category | Ancient port and city in Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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