Delve into Al Karamah in Jordan
Al Karamah in the region of Balqa with its 9,384 residents is located in Jordan - some 21 mi or ( 35 km ) West of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Karamah is now 02:57 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Latakia, Yarqa, and Khirbat Sha'tha. While being here, 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 curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Karamah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Beit Hanina, Palestine
This is a slide show about Beit Hanina, Palestine. All pictures here are taken in Beit Hanina. You may be suprised. Please visit www.beithanina.org Special Thanks to the following for the pictures: Ma ..
Jesus' Baptism Site - Jordan River - Epiphany.mov
Eastern Church Epiphany Celebration on the banks of the Jordan River. Eastern Christianity's traditional site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Visit to archeological pilgrim sites on the ..
Jaffa flea market gets a makeover
Jaffa's 'Shuk Hapishpishim' is one of the oldest flea markets in the world. But it's not just about bric-a-brac anymore, the marketplace is now enjoying a major makeover. Jaffa (Yaffo) serves up gourm ..
Father and Child on a Journey ~
My Vlog from Jerusalem. I'm a single father! Did you ever hear of the movement which I feel is more significant than anything else? Well I made up this movement. I call it FATHERS LOVE THEIR CHILDREN ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Karameh
al-Karameh (or simply Karameh) is a town in Jordan, near the Allenby Bridge which spans the Jordan River. The river defines the border between Israel and Jordan. Karameh was also the battleground for one of the main events in the history of the Palestinian national movement. In 1968, the city served as the political and military headquarters of the Palestinian al-Fatah movement, led by Yasser Arafat. On March 21, 1968, Karameh became the site of the Battle of Karameh.
Located at 31.95 35.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Battle of Karameh
The Battle of Karameh was fought on March 21, 1968 in the town of Karameh, Jordan, between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and combined forces of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Jordanian Army. It was planned by Israel as two concurrent raids on PLO camps, one in Karameh and one in the distant village of Safi — codenamed Operation Inferno and Operation Asuta (מבצע אסותא), respectively — but the former turned into a full-scale battle.
Located at 31.95 35.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Allenby Bridge
The Allenby Bridge, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, is a bridge that crosses the Jordan River, and connects the West Bank with Jordan. Other than through the West Bank, the bridge is currently the sole designated exit/entry point for Palestinians residing in the West Bank traveling in and out of the West Bank.
Located at 31.87 35.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Ghassulian
Ghassulian refers to a culture and an archaeological stage dating to the Middle Chalcolithic Period in the Southern Levant (c. 3800–c. 3350 BC). Considered to correspond to the Halafian culture of North Syria and Mesopotamia, its type-site, Tulaylat al-Ghassul, is located in the Jordan Valley near the Dead Sea in modern Jordan and was excavated in the 1930s.
Located at 31.86 35.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Na'omi
Na'omi is a moshav shitufi and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley three kilometres north of Hisham's Palace, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 129. The village was established in 1982, and was initially named Na'ama due to its proximity to the Arab village of an-Nuway'imah, before being renamed after the biblical figure of Naomi.
Located at 31.91 35.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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