Amman to the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan or for short just Jordan. This colorful city extends 19 goals in the hills northwest of the country. Amman was originally built only on seven hills, each of which is called Jabal, which literally means “mountain.” Today, various areas of Amman are named after the respective hill, the peak which they are located. The population of the Jordanian capital is over two and a half million people. Amman is the political, cultural and commercial center of the country, while one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Last Amman Municipality in 2009 celebrated its 100th anniversary. In the course of history have flourished in Amman and subside several great civilizations. The city’s history began around 8050 BC d, but for archaeological remains of many temples that serve as worship of the sun, moon and stars. Only after these early pagan societies came the era of Egyptian domination. At that time the lands around Amman and settled tribe ammonites, which are actually given the name of Haman. After passing the town Egyptians under the rule of the Assyrians and Babylonians. Amman Greeks speak about 384 BC d At that time the Greek empire run by Ptolemy II Filadelfius who decides to raise the old ruins of Amman a new city. Greek ruler named Amman Philadelphia – in his honor. This name brings Amman until 106 AD when the city was conquered by the Romans. Further, the proximity of the two capital cities – Baghdad and Damascus have a favorable impact on Amman. Great earthquake and fires but rather stop the golden times of Amman and its area is reduced to a small village.
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