Ar Ramtha
Encyclopedia
Ar Ramtha, also known as Al-Ramtha is a city situated in the far northwest of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It covers 40 km, and has a population of 120,365 people.
, the city was known as Ramana.
ic expansion, Ar Ramtha, which was in the Houran territory, was a port for Muslim scientists crossing between Syria and Al-Hijaz. Historically and sociologically, the city is the twin to Daraa city in Syria
, which is located on just the other side of the border.
and Europe
an markets.
for which people from Ar Ramtha are famous. Mijwez music originated in Ar Ramtha. Famous artists from Ar Ramtha are Nayef El- Zubi, Hussein Al-Sal man, and Mitaab Al-Sag gar.
and Al Ramtha United, an association football team that plays in the Jordan League
.
the only city in Jordan with two Football teams.
The city is home to the Jordan University of Science and Technology
, which includes a large University hospital that provides medical treatment in the region, and offers chances to medical students in the university to intern and learn during their study years.
Name
Ar Ramtha is named after a local desert plant, Al Ramath . During its occupation by the Roman EmpireRoman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
, the city was known as Ramana.
History
The Roman Empire utilized Ar Ramtha as a remote hub to cross-link their colonies. The ruins of buildings and ancient Roman antiquities have been discovered at different parts of Ar Ramtha. During the IslamIslam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic expansion, Ar Ramtha, which was in the Houran territory, was a port for Muslim scientists crossing between Syria and Al-Hijaz. Historically and sociologically, the city is the twin to Daraa city in Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, which is located on just the other side of the border.
Economy
Ar Ramtha's economy relies on commerce and import and export trading. The Al Hassan industrial estate houses several outsourcing companies supported by foreign shareholders with most of the products sold to AmericanUnited States
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and Europe
Europe
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an markets.
Culture
The city is famous for the inherited ritual-poetries recited in wedding ceremonies and public affairs. One of their dances is called the DabkeDabke
Dabke is an Arab folk dance. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria,and Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occasions...
for which people from Ar Ramtha are famous. Mijwez music originated in Ar Ramtha. Famous artists from Ar Ramtha are Nayef El- Zubi, Hussein Al-Sal man, and Mitaab Al-Sag gar.
Sport
The city is home to Al RamthaAl Ramtha
Al-Ramtha SC is a Jordanian football club based in Ramtha, Jordan. After the relegation of Ittihad Al-Ramtha, all the players of that club have been moved to this one....
and Al Ramtha United, an association football team that plays in the Jordan League
Jordan League
The Jordan League is the highest division in football in Jordan. The league was played in 1944 for the first time.-Jordan League of 2011-12:*Al-Arabi *Al-Baqa'a SC *Al-Faisaly *Al-Jalil *Al-Jazeera *Al-Ramtha...
.
the only city in Jordan with two Football teams.
Education
Jordan University of Science and Technology
The Jordan University of Science and Technology , often abbreviated JUST, is a comprehensive, state-supported university located on the outskirts of Irbid at Ar Ramtha region, in northern Jordan....
, which includes a large University hospital that provides medical treatment in the region, and offers chances to medical students in the university to intern and learn during their study years.