File:Amman-Jordan-in-1969-352042852508.jpg
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English: The present day capital of Transjordan – Amman. It is essentially a Bedouin capital and trading centre as well as being the seat of Government and H.Q. of the famous Arab Legion. The town site dates back to prehistory. It was there before the Israelites entered the 'Promised land'. On the ruins of Rabbath – Ammon of the Bible, Ptholemy 11 Philadelphos built a splendid roman city (280 B.C.) which he called Philadelphia. Remmaints of some of the great Roman edifices still remain today. |
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Source | Pictorial Press Ltd. via IMS Vintage Photos | |||||||
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