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Jordan
 Websites presented in alphabetical order His Majesty King Abdullah II: King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 
 The official Web site of King Abdullah II and the royal family of Jordan. Highlights include biographical information, a detailed family tree, photos and background on the opulent royal palaces and cemeteries, King Abdullah II's philosophy, future plans for Jordan, and the history of Jordan. Available in Arabic and English. (Note: This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer.) http://www.kingabdullah.jo/homepage.php Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Petra: Lost City of Stone
Exhibit about the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, which "was unmarked on modern maps" until it was rediscovered in the 19th century. The site features an illustrated history of the city from its founding by Arabian nomads called the Nabataeans through its annexation by the Romans, its great earthquake in A.D. 363, and the Byzantine era. Also find photos of the present-day Bedouin of Petra. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/petra/ Topics: History, History By Place Last updated Apr 6, 2006 |
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