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Made in Jordan
Amman - The Capital:
Amman is the modern and ancient capital of Jordan, formerly
the Ammonite capital city of Rabbath - Ammon, and later the Geraeco Roman
city called Philadelphia. Originally spread over seven hills like Rome,
Ammon now covers at least nineteen hills. It is a city of contrasts, a
mixture of ancient and modern.
Often referred to as "the white city" Amman's houses are built on many
hillsides, and form a great canvas of overlapping beiges, ochres and whites.
The outstanding whiteness is the result of the white stones of the country
used in construction rough hewn, smooth or lightly veined, and even polished
white marble.
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