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    The ancient harbor of Gaza was situated in the north west of the old city in a place known as Blackhia now called El-Mashtal. The name of the sea harbor varied according to the various eras and rulers. It was called Athedyoun, meaning the white flower Costandia during the age of Constantine, Meyouma then Teda in the Roman and the Bezantine time. There was a whole separated city surrounding the harbor. Later, this city reemerged with Gaza according to Ibn Hawkal.

    It is noteworthy to mention that the coastal area is rich in it’s antiquity. There are a lot of old coins and pottery fragments that go back to the Greek, the Bezantine and later the Islamic periods. This antiquity is in a badly need for excavation and research.