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RabbaRabba is a town in Jordan in the governate of Al Karak. It is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Karak itself. It has a population of about 9,000The ancient town or Areopolis or Rabbath-Moab lies on the King's highway, about 6 miles from Kerak. Though there's not much to see now, it was once an important Roman town on one of the strategic millitary roads. A few corinthian columns re-erected along the road and this Byzantine church are about all that's left. National name:RabbaFact for TravellersVisa: Passport valid for at least six months required by all. more... Geography of RabbaRabba lies on the historical King's Highway. It is situated on a thin semi-fertile plain, giving way to Wadi Ibn Hammad in the west, and the desert in the east. Economy of RabbaThe economy in Rabba relies greatly on seasonal crops such as wheat and oats. Also many people own cattle, namely sheep and goats.
Sights The main attractions within Fayyum city are Egyptians living tourist-free lives. Visitors who weren’t ossified by the Islamic architecture in Cairo should visit the Mamluk Mosque of Khawand Asal-Bay, about lkm west of the town center along the canal. The restored mosque was named for the favorite concubine of the Sultan Qaytbay. For a [...]
Language Glossary - Arabic
Classical Arabic, Fusha, was the language of pre-Islamic Arabs (back in Al-Jahilyyah, the period of ignorance) and the 7th-century Qur’an. Its complex rules of grammar were not derived until the Umayyad period, when the Islamic Empire rapidly expanded to include peoples of non-Arab origin (i.e., Turks and Persians). Today, both the [...]
Near Aqaba: Wadi Rum
Those who most appreciate the majestic grandeur of Wadi Rum revel in its inaccessibility. Few buses and no service come here, and most Jordanians have never been to this area located nearly 300km south of Amman. Buses and service along the Desert Highway can drop you off 25km north of Aqaba at [...]
Sights
Yemenieh Reef, just south of the Marine Research Center beyond the port, ranks among die world’s best for scoping fish, if that’s what you go tor. The new Royal Diving Center (tef. 31 75 30) in the Yemenieh area rents out snorkeling and diving equipment. Most luxury hotels also rent out equipment and organize outings. [...]
Food
Aqaba’s fare is only fair. Fresh fish, the obvious staple of a sea-side town, is actually a rarity here. Because of the low plankton content in the clear northern waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, there are few edible sea creatures afloat. Jordanians are not permitted to fish richer Saudi waters and the Egyptian export [...]
Travel Chronicle: Asia Destination GuideDesert of Sinai Desert is something that most people would associate with boring and lifeless matters. In fact, people who have... Nightlife and Entertainment in Amman Nightlife and Entertainment in Amman Amman offers a variety of high quality restaurants, with international menus as well as Middle... Health Risks in Cairo Health Risks in Cairo Tourists have been the victims of terrorist acts by extremists in recent years, though attacks have abated... Browse the Asia Destination Guide |
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