"Roman theater (Amman) Amman's Roman Theatre is a 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theatre. A famous landmark in the Jordanian capital, it dates back to the Roman period when the city was known as Philadelphia. The theatre and the nearby Odeon are flanking the new Hashemite Plaza from the south and the east respectively, while the Roman Nymphaeum is just a short stroll away in south-westerly direction. The theatre was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE). The large and steeply raked structure could seat about 6,000 people: built into the hillside, it was oriented north to keep the sun"
"Tourism in Jordan Jordan (Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ‎ ""Al-‘Urdunn"" ]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية‎ ""Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah""), is a sovereign Arab state in the Middle East. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre. Its major tourist attractions include visiting historical sites, like the worldwide famous Petra (UNESCO World Heritage Site"
"by other immigrants from Damascus. Amman later attracted people from the southern part of the country, particularly Al Karak and Madaba. The city's population was around 10,000 in the 1930s. Jordan gained its independence in 1946 and Amman was designated the country's capital. Amman received many refugees during wartime events in nearby countries, beginning with the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. A second wave arrived after the Six-Day War in 1967, and a third wave of Palestinian and Jordanian refugees arrived in Amman from Kuwait after the 1991 Gulf War. The first wave of Iraqi refugees settled in the city after the"
"American Community School in Amman The American Community School is an private, preparatory, international school in Amman, the capital of Jordan. It is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an American educational program from preschool (3 years old) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1955. The curriculum is that of U.S. schools. Instruction is in English. Arabic, Spanish, and French are all taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. Advanced Placement courses are offered in 15 different courses. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and"
"Amman Amman (; """" ) is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political and cultural centre. Situated in north-central Jordan, Amman is the administrative centre of the Amman Governorate. The city has a population of 4,007,526 and a land area of . Today, Amman is considered to be among the most modernized Arab cities. It is a major tourist destination in the region, particularly among Arab and European tourists. The earliest evidence of settlement in Amman is in a Neolithic site known as 'Ain Ghazal, where some of the oldest human statues ever found"
"Oasis. With Jordan becoming increasing popular as a cruising destination, a new and modern cruise ship terminal is being constructed in the Marsa Zayed project. Tourism in Jordan Jordan (Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ‎ ""Al-‘Urdunn"" ]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية‎ ""Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah""), is a sovereign Arab state in the Middle East. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well"
"of quick expansion without careful municipal planning. Today, Amman is known as a modern, liberal and westernized Arab city, with major mega projects such as the Abdali Urban Regeneration Project and the Jordan Gate Towers. The city contains several high-end hotel franchises including the Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Sheraton Hotel Amman, Fairmont Amman, St. Regis Hotel Amman, Le Royal Hotel and others. History of Amman Amman (; ) is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political and cultural centre. Situated in north-central Jordan, Amman is the administrative centre of the Amman Governorate. The earliest"
"Non-refundable Application Fee Payable online upon completing the application $100 $100 American Community School in Amman The American Community School is an private, preparatory, international school in Amman, the capital of Jordan. It is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an American educational program from preschool (3 years old) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1955. The curriculum is that of U.S. schools. Instruction is in English. Arabic, Spanish, and French are all taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. Advanced Placement courses are offered in 15 different courses. The"
"who came from Palestine were overwhelmingly from Nablus, from which many of al-Salt's inhabitants had originated. They were joined by other immigrants from Damascus. Amman later attracted people from the southern part of the country, particularly Al Karak and Madaba. The city's population was around 10,000 in the 1930s. Jordan gained its independence in 1946 and Amman was designated the country's capital. Amman received many refugees during wartime events in nearby countries, beginning with the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. A second wave arrived after the Six-Day War in 1967. In 1970, Amman was a battlefield during the conflict between the Palestine"
"St. Joseph's Church, Amman The St. Joseph's Church (), also alternatively called ""Latin Church of Jabal Amman"", is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As its name suggests, the church is dedicated to Joseph of Nazareth. It is one of the parishes under the responsibility of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (""Patriarcha Hierosolymitanus Latinorum""). In 2015 the church not only lent religious services but served to house refugees who fled the war in Iraq. This initiative also adopted more than 40 churches around the"
"Ammon News Ammon (in Arabic عمون) also known as Ammon News is a private news agency and alternative news body based in Amman, Jordan. It is the first online newspaper of Jordan. The agency has both Arabic and English language websites. The name of the agency, ""Ammon"", refers to ancient name of Amman, capital city of Jordan. ""Ammon News"" using the slogan ""Voice of the Silent Majority"" (in Arabic: صوت الأغلبية الصامتة) is a private news agency. It was launched in 2006 by Sameer Al Hayari and Bassel Elkour, being the first online newspaper of Jordan. Elkour is also the"
"corridor connects Customs Square with Mahatta. Amman is a major regional centre of education. The Amman region hosts Jordan's highest concentration of education centers. There are 20 universities in Amman. The University of Jordan is the largest public university in the city. There are 448 private schools in the city attended by 90,000 students, including Amman Baccalaureate School, Amman Academy, Amman National School, Modern American School, International School of Choueifat, American Community School in Amman and National Orthodox School. Amman is twinned with: Amman Amman (; """" ) is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's"
"Pius IX in 1847 by the apostolic brief ""Nulla celebrior"". Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Amman The Our Lady of the Annunciation Church or simply Church of Jabal Webdeh is the name given to a temple of the Catholic Church which is located in Jabal Webdeh in the city of Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan. It is a temple that follows the Roman or Latin rite celebrated 50 years since its foundation as a parish in 2012. And that was restored for the occasion with funds provientes the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (""Patriarcha Hierosolymitanus Latinorum"") that"
"country, just after King Abdullah II of Jordan extended an invitation to Iraqi Christians to come to Jordan, and the Vatican announced the approval of funds to help them. St. Joseph's Church, Amman The St. Joseph's Church (), also alternatively called ""Latin Church of Jabal Amman"", is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As its name suggests, the church is dedicated to Joseph of Nazareth. It is one of the parishes under the responsibility of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (""Patriarcha Hierosolymitanus Latinorum""). In"
"Ammon Ammon (; ) was an ancient Semitic-speaking nation occupying the east of the Jordan River, between the torrent valleys of Arnon and Jabbok, in present-day Jordan. The chief city of the country was ""Rabbah"" or ""Rabbath Ammon"", site of the modern city of Amman, Jordan's capital. Milcom and Molech (who may be one and the same) are named in the Hebrew Bible as the gods of Ammon. The people of this kingdom are called ""Children of Ammon"" or ""Ammonites"". The Ammonites occupied the northern Central Trans-Jordanian Plateau from the latter part of the second millennium BC to at least"
"Greater Amman Municipality The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM; ) is the municipality (amanah) incorporating the metropolitan region of Amman, the capital of Jordan, and the bulk of the population of the larger Amman Governorate. The municipal council was established in 1909. In 1914, the city of Amman was made the head of the Amman district. The city's population at the time was only 1,500-2,000 people. As of 2008, population was at 2.2 million, or 40% of Jordan's population. As of 2016, population was at 4 million in 22 districts. In February 2016, the municipality announced plans to incorporate additional districts."
"Greater Amman Municipality The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM; ) is the municipality (amanah) incorporating the metropolitan region of Amman, the capital of Jordan, and the bulk of the population of the larger Amman Governorate. The municipal council was established in 1909. In 1914, the city of Amman was made the head of the Amman district. The city's population at the time was only 1,500-2,000 people. As of 2008, population was at 2.2 million, or 40% of Jordan's population. As of 2016, population was at 4 million in 22 districts. In February 2016, the municipality announced plans to incorporate additional districts."
"Amman as it holds most of the city's nightclubs, bars, strip-clubs, massage parlors, and other adult entertainment venues. Jabal Amman and Jabal al-Weibdeh are home to many pubs and bars as well, making the area popular among bar hoppers. Alcohol is widely available in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and supermarkets. There are numerous nightclubs and bars across the city, especially in West Amman. , there were 77 registered nightclubs in Jordan (excluding bars and pubs), overwhelmingly located in the capital city. In 2009, there were 222 registered liquor stores in Amman. Danielle Pergament of ""The New York Times"" described Ammani cuisine"
"Amman Stock Exchange Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) is a stock exchange private institution in Jordan. It is named ""Amman"" after the country's capital city, Amman. The ASE was established in March 1999 as a non-profit, private institution with administrative and financial autonomy. It is authorized to function as an exchange for the trading of securities. The exchange is governed by a seven-member board of directors. A chief executive officer oversees day-to-day responsibilities and reports to the board. The members of ASE are Jordan's 68 brokerage firms. Amman Stock Exchange became state-owned company under the name ""The Amman Stock Exchange Company"
"absorbed into the Empire in 106 CE, and the ancient city of Saltus. During the Greco-Roman period of influence, a number of semi-independent city-states also developed in Jordan, grouped as a Decapolis including: Gerasa (Jerash), Philadelphia (Amman), Raphana (Abila), Dion (Capitolias), Gadara (Umm Qays), and Pella (Irbid). In the early 7th century, the area of modern Jordan became integrated into the new Arab-Islamic Umayyad Empire (the first Muslim dynasty), which ruled much of the Middle East from 661 until 750 CE. At the time, Amman, today the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, became a major town in ""Jund Dimashq"""
"in the Jordanian capital Amman on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in 2014 and 2015, mainly for educational purposes and for the purpose of raising voice for the community and discussing challenges. Many activists and members of the LGBT community and LGBT allies in Jordan attended the events. in the second event held in 2015 American ambassador in Jordan Alice Wells was one of the speakers. the event held in 2015 was published in almost all local media outlets. According to the 2013 survey by the Pew Research Center, 97% of people answers no, 3% answered yes,"
"Amman Citadel The Amman Citadel is a historical site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (""جبل القلعة""), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven ""jabals"" (mountains) that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found. It was inhabited by different peoples and cultures until the time of the Umayyads, after which came a period of decline and for much of the time until 1878 the former city became an abandoned pile of ruins only sporadically used by Bedouin and seasonal farmers. Despite this gap, the"
"Amman Governorate Amman Governorate, officially known as Muhafazat al-Asima (, English translation: The Capital Governorate), is one of the governorates in Jordan. The governorate's capital is the city of Amman, which is also the country's capital. The administrative center of the governorate as well as all government offices and parliament are located in the Abdali district. The Amman Governorate has the largest population of the 12 governorates of Jordan. It borders Zarqa Governorate to the north and north east, the governorates of Balqa and Madaba to the west, Karak and Ma'an governorates to the south. It also shares an international"
"opened in 2017 will allow collaboration between scientists from various rival Middle Eastern countries. The facility is the only particle accelerator in the Middle East, and one of only 60 synchrotron radiation facilities in the world. The 2015 census showed Jordan's population to be 9,531,712 (Female: 47%; Males: 53%). Around 2.9 million (30%) were non-citizens, a figure including refugees, and illegal immigrants. There were 1,977,534 households in Jordan in 2015, with an average of 4.8 persons per household (compared to 6.7 persons per household for the census of 1979). The capital and largest city of Jordan is Amman, which is"
"Jordan Jordan ( ' ), officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ( '), is an Arab country in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and Israel and Palestine (West Bank) to the west. The Dead Sea is located along its western borders and the country has a small coastline to the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most"
"medical tourists in the region and the fifth highest in the world. Amman receives 250,000 foreign patients a year and over $1 billion annually. Amman is introducing itself as a business hub. The city's skyline is being continuously transformed through the emergence of new projects. A significant portion of business flowed into Amman following the 2003 Iraq War. Jordan's main airport, Queen Alia International Airport, is located south of Amman and is the hub for the country's national carrier Royal Jordanian, a major airline in the region. The airline is headquartered in Zahran district. Rubicon Group Holding and Maktoob, two"
"capitalization, where Arab investors constituting (36.2%), and non-Arab investors constituting (12.7%) of the overall market capitalization of the ASE. Amman Stock Exchange Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) is a stock exchange private institution in Jordan. It is named ""Amman"" after the country's capital city, Amman. The ASE was established in March 1999 as a non-profit, private institution with administrative and financial autonomy. It is authorized to function as an exchange for the trading of securities. The exchange is governed by a seven-member board of directors. A chief executive officer oversees day-to-day responsibilities and reports to the board. The members of ASE"
"Amman, changing the city's old image as the conservative capital of the kingdom. This burgeoning new nightlife scene is shaped by Jordan's young population. In addition to the wide range of drinking and dancing venues on the social circuit of the city's affluent crowd, Amman hosts cultural entertainment events, including the annual Amman Summer Festival. Souk Jara is a Jordanian annual weekly flea market event that occurs every Friday throughout the summer. Abdoun Circle is a major centre of the city's nightlife where clubs maintain a strict ""couples only"" policy. Sweifieh is considered to be the unofficial red-light district of"
"Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan in partnership with USAID began a project to conserve and restore this site to benefit tourists and the local community. The Amman Citadel is also the site of Jordan Archaeological Museum, which is home to a collection of artifacts from the Citadel and other Jordanian historic sites. Amman Citadel The Amman Citadel is a historical site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (""جبل القلعة""), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven ""jabals"" (mountains) that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has"
"in Irbid. Irbid hosted the 1999 Pan Arab Games. Irbid Irbid (), known in ancient times as Arabella or Arbela (Άρβηλα in Ancient Greek), is the capital and largest city of the Irbid Governorate. It also has the second largest metropolitan population in Jordan after Amman, with a population of around 1,770,158 and is located about 70 km north of Amman on the northern ridge of the Gilead, equidistant from Pella, Beit Ras (Capitolias), and Um Qais. It's 20 km south of the Syrian border. Irbid is the second largest metropolitan in Jordan by population after Amman. But as a"
"Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Jordanian Army known as Black September. The Jordanian Army defeated the PLO in 1971, and the latter were expelled to Lebanon. The first wave of Iraqi and Kuwaiti refugees settled in the city after the 1991 Gulf War, with a second wave occurring in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Most recently a wave of Syrian refugees have arrived in the city during the ongoing Syrian Civil War which began in 2011. Amman was a principal destination for refugees for the security and prosperity it offered. On 9 November 2005, Al-Qaeda under Abu"
"to be completed in 2030. The Shams Ma'an Solar Power Plant is located in the MDA. Ma'an Ma'an () is a city in southern Jordan, southwest of the capital Amman. It serves as the capital of the Ma'an Governorate. Its population is approximately 41,055 in 2015. Civilizations with the name of Ma'an have existed at least since the Nabatean period—the modern city is just northwest of the ancient town. The city is an important transport hub situated on the ancient King's Highway and also on the modern Desert Highway. Ma'an was founded by the Minaeans (known as ""Ma'in"" in Arabic),"
"Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Amman The Our Lady of the Annunciation Church or simply Church of Jabal Webdeh is the name given to a temple of the Catholic Church which is located in Jabal Webdeh in the city of Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan. It is a temple that follows the Roman or Latin rite celebrated 50 years since its foundation as a parish in 2012. And that was restored for the occasion with funds provientes the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (""Patriarcha Hierosolymitanus Latinorum"") that is responsible for this temple, which was created by Pope"