Samaritans, a community of fewer than 1,000 people, trace their roots back to two ancient biblical tribes that existed more than 3,000 years ago [Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP]Many Samaritans have been forced to convert over the years but the Mount Gerizim still follow traditions, including the Passover sacrifice [Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP]The Samaritan community moved from Nablus to Mount Gerizim during the second Intifada to avoid being caught up in clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli army [Jaafar
