The Samaritans are the true , real and direct descendants of the people of Israel. They are a branch of the tree of the forefathers .They were victims of disasters and massacres. The Samaritans are the living memory of the cruelest epic history has ever known .They are the extension of their forefathers. Since their very arrival in Palestine 3,660 years ago ,they have never left the Holy Land.

Since the 16th century, European Orientalists have paid attention to examine the Samaritan community . Before then, it was believed that the Samaritans had been extinct. In truth ,the Samaritans are the lasting members of an ancient people ,which descended from the Kingdom of Northern Israel. Although  many years have passed ,the Samaritans have not lost their identity as an independent nation. Currently, they comprise the smallest , oldest and most noble community in the world . They have continuously resided in Palestine. The Samaritan community is of pivotal religious , historical and cultural importance .The Samaritans are distinctive in their deep -rooted traditions , customs and culture . Only in the 20 th century did writers ,researchers , orientalists ,archaeologists and historians pay enough attention to the Samaritan community .