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Delve into As Sukhnah in Jordan

As Sukhnah in the region of Zarqa is located in Jordan - some 14 mi or ( 23 km ) North-East of Amman , the country's capital .

Interactive map of As Sukhnah

Local time in As Sukhnah is now 02:10 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, Uyun adh Dhi'b, and Urjan ash Sharqiyah. 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 As Sukhnah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Lost City of Petra

4:56 min by HSFAFilmClips
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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 ..

قلوب تنبض لتحيا قلوب | التغطية الإعلامية

8:19 min by inshadnews
Views: 2735 Rating: 4.33

التغطية الإعلامية الرسمية لحفل "قلوب تنبض لتحيا قلوب" والذي أقيم في الزرقاء ، تضامنا مع أهل سوريا وضمن حملة نبضة حب من أجلك سوريا لإغاثة اللاجئين السوريين .. The Official media coverage for "hearts be ..


Alphabets - letter Alif part 1 - writing and pronunciation by Hussam J.Omari حرف الألف.mp4

7:02 min by Hussam Omari
Views: 770 Rating: 5.00

This Lesson (The Arabic letter Alif - part 1) helps you to understand how to write and pronounce the first Arabic letter (Alif). ..

nice trip with my friends in my hometown ( kufr khal )

2:58 min by OAA3100
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Interesting facts about this location

Zarqa

Az-Zarqāʔ is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate (Arabic محافظة الزرقاء Muħāfazat az-Zarqā). Its name means "the blue one".

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Located at 32.08 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, Populated places in the Zarqa Governorate

Dawson's Field hijackings

In the Dawson's Field hijackings (September 6, 1970), four jet aircraft bound for New York City and one for London were hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. By the end of the incident, one hijacker had been killed and one injury reported. TWA Flight 741 from Frankfurt am Main and Swissair Flight 100 from Zürich-Kloten Airport landed at Dawson's Field, a remote desert airstrip near Zarka, Jordan, formerly used as a British Royal Air Force base.

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Located at 32.11 36.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: 1970 in Jordan, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 747, Antisemitism in Germany, Antisemitism in the United States, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1970, Aviation accidents and incidents in Egypt, Aviation accidents and incidents in Jordan, BOAC accidents and incidents, Palestinian terrorism, Palestinian terrorist incidents in Europe, Pan American World Airways accidents and incidents, Terrorist attacks attributed to Palestinian militant groups, Terrorist incidents in 1970, Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents

Hashemite University

The Hashemite University (الجامعة الهاشمية), often abbreviated HU, is a state-supported university located in Zarqa, Jordan. The Hashemite University has a comprehensive campus with a total built-up area of 300,000 square metres, designed in four phases. The fourth design phase was completed in 2005, exceeding 50,000 sqm.

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Located at 32.10 36.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Educational institutions established in 1992, Universities in Jordan, Zarqa Governorate

Marka refugee camp

The Marka refugee camp is one of six "emergency" camps erected in 1968 to shelter 15,000 Palestinian refugees and displaced persons who left the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as a result of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Located ten kilometers northeast of Amman in Jordan, it is known locally as Hittin (حطين) or Schneller and houses 44,879 UNRWA registered refugees and over 17,500 displaced persons.

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Located at 32.01 36.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan, Populated places established in 1968

Amman Civil Airport

Amman Civil Airport at Marka, is a one-terminal airport situated in East Amman, Jordan. It was the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, until Queen Alia International Airport was opened in 1983. It mainly serves now as a regional airport servicing domestic and nearby international routes, as well as charter and private VIP flights. It is home to airlines such as Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation, and Arab Wings. Amman Airport is operational 24 hours a day.

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Located at 31.97 35.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Airports in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman