Photo Essay: Old Jaffa

Jaffa is the 4000 year old city located on the southern edge of the modern Tel Aviv.  Jaffa is one of the oldest working ports in the world. Originally an Arab community, this ancient port city is now home to many artist and their studios.

Standing on the Jaffa harbor that dates back to the Bronze Age

Religious pilgrims would arrive at Jaffa's port on their way to Jerusalem

4000 years of history, condensed format

Israeli Marilyn wall art

Plunging into more street art

View of downtown Tel Aviv from Jaffa

A minaret from a mosque.  A third of Jaffa residents are Arabs.

Teracotta vase against blue Mediterranean Sea.... in black and white