Discover Mursi in Jordan
Mursi in the region of Irbid is a place located in Jordan - some 13 mi or ( 22 km ) North of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Mursi is now 11:36 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Homs, Damascus, Latakia, and Raymun. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mursi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Lost City of Petra
A silent color film sequence on the hidden city of Petra c. 1966 from "Lost City of Petra" from Hal, Halla and David Linker's television travelogue series, "Three Wonders of the World". Petra is a UNE ..
Niezwykły Świat - Izrael - Jerycho - Góra Kuszenia
Na północ od Jerycha położona jest słynna Góra Kuszenia, miejsce zgodnie z tradycją biblijną, gdzie był kuszony Pan Jezus przez szatana w trakcie czterdziestodniowego postu i pobytu na pustyni. ..
Inside Story-Annapolis:Middle East peace deal-26Nov07-Pt 1
Diplomats from Arab leagues and nations descend on America's city for peace deal. ..
Souk in Amman
Das wundervolle Treiben eines arabischen Souk. Nicht vergessen: in HD anschauen! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Baqa'a
The Baqa'a refugee camp, first created in 1968, lies 20 km north of the Jordanian capital Amman, and is home to around 80,100 Palestinians who are registered as such with the United Nations, making it the largest camp in Jordan. Baqa'a was one of six camps set up in Jordan in 1968 to house the Palestinians who left the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the 1967 Arab Israeli war. Between June 1967 and February 1968, residents were housed in temporary camps in the Jordan valley.
Located at 32.07 35.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
King Talal Dam
The King Talal Dam is a large dam in the hills of northern Jordan, across the Zarqa River. The King Talal dam was started in 1971, with the original construction being completed in 1977. In 1984, to meet the country's increased water demands, work to raise the dam further was begun, a project that was completed in 1988 at a cost of $90 million. The dam is named after King Talal of Jordan, a monarch who briefly reigned from July 20, 1951 to August 11, 1952.
Located at 32.19 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Zarqa River
The Zarqa River is the second largest tributary of the lower Jordan River, after the Yarmouk River. It is the third largest river in the region by annual discharge, and its watershed encompasses the most densely populated areas east of the Jordan River. It rises in springs near Amman, and flows through a deep and broad valley (which is identified with the biblical Jabbok River) into the Jordan, at an elevation 1,090 meters lower.
Located at 32.19 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
German-Jordanian University
The German-Jordanian University (GJU), often abbreviated GJU, is a state-supported university located in Madaba at Al Mushaqqar. The university provides the student body with a variety of degrees, and differs from other Jordanian universities by offering German language courses, with the chance for students to visit and study in Germany for their fourth academic year.
Located at 32.03 35.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Suwaylih
Suwaylih (صويلح) is a town in the north of Amman with a population of over 120,000. The town is known for having a good climate throughout the year, growing olives and grapes, and is the presence of many heavy industries, such as auto assembly, steel and cement. Suwaylih has a larger population of Chechens, many of whom moved here during the early days of Soviet oppression; they still preserve their language and culture.
Located at 32.03 35.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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