Bethlehem

Cities and Memory - remixing the world

"Bethlehem is situated on the West Bank, a part of Palestine; however, Israel has retained control of entrances and exits. During periods of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as the current situation, the city has witnessed numerous confrontations.
"Due to Christian emigration, Bethlehem now has a Muslim majority, and the atmosphere feels tense. Israel's construction of the separation wall has had a severe impact on Bethlehem's economy and the movements of its residents. The barrier runs along the city's northern side, mere meters from houses, exacerbating the challenges faced by the community, as you may perceive from this recording."
Recorded by Rafael Diogo.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration