Ghazzah (Gaza) (31°30'N., 34°28'E.), a large town, is situated 2 miles inland and separated from the coast by hills of drifting sand, 31 to 46m high. Two minarets stand in the town and are occasionally visible from seaward between the sand hills. A conspicuous tomb is situated on a hill 1 mile SE of the town. This hill, having a flat topped appearance, rises con siderably higher than those surrounding it. The town is report ed to be fronted by a pier which is protected by a breakwater.

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