Sulam

Sulam (Arabic: سولم; Hebrew: סוּלַם) is an Arab village in north-eastern Israel. Known in ancient times as Shunama and Shunem, it is first mentioned in the Amarna Letters in the 14th century BCE. Archaeological excavations in the village attest to habitation extending from the Bronze Age through to modern times. Located near Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bustan al-Marj Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 2,661.

Sulam
סוּלַם
سولم
Sulam, seen from Nabi Dahi
Sulam
Sulam
Coordinates: 32°36′20″N 35°20′04″E
Grid position181/223 PAL
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilBustan al-Marj
Population
 (2021)
2,661
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