Palestinian Heritage Center

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Palestinian Heritage Center
مركز التراث الفلسطيني
Formation1991
Headquarters Bethlehem
Location
Secretary General
Maha Saca
Website http://www.palestinianheritagecenter.com
Part of the inside the Palestinian Heritage Center Inside the PHC.JPG
Part of the inside the Palestinian Heritage Center

The Palestinian Heritage Center is a Palestinian cultural center located in Bethlehem. It was established in 1991 by Maha Saca. The center contains exhibitions on Palestinian costumes, folklore, history, and other cultural aspects.[ citation needed ]

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