Ḩayy al Ḩirafīyīn
District of
Zarqa Governorate - Jordan

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.

Located at 32.1061, 36.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.237 miles away.
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Aircraft hijackings, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1970, Terrorist incidents in 1970, Aviation accidents and incidents in Egypt, Aviation accidents and incidents in Jordan, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 747, Terrorist attacks attributed to Palestinian militant groups, Palestinian terrorist incidents in Europe, 1970 in Jordan, BOAC accidents and incidents, El Al accidents and incidents, Pan American World Airways accidents and incidents, Swissair accidents and incidents, Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Accidents and incidents involving the Vickers VC10, Antisemitism in the United States, Antisemitism in the Netherlands, Antisemitism in Belgium, Antisemitism in Germany, Antisemitism in Switzerland, Antisemitism in Jordan, Antisemitism in Egypt, Antisemitism in Bahrain, Palestinian terrorism

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".

Located at 32.0833, 36.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.233 miles away.
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Populated places in the Zarqa Governorate, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Raghadan Flagpole

The Raghadan Flagpole is a 126.8-metre tall flagpole in Amman, Jordan. It was built from steel and erected on the grounds of Raghadan Palace at the royal compound of Al-Maquar. The leader of Jordan, King Abdullah II, officially hoisted the country's flag on 10 June 2003. It was the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world at the time, and is clearly visible across the capital as well as from as far away as 20 kilometres .

Located at 31.9689, 35.9356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.221 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Flagpoles

Roman theater (Jordan)

The Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theater in Amman, Jordan.

Located at 31.9517, 35.9393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Roman sites in Jordan, Ancient Roman theatre buildings, Buildings and structures completed in the 2nd century

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.

Located at 31.9725, 35.9914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.224 miles away.
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Airports in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman

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.

Located at 32.1032, 36.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.238 miles away.
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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.

Located at 32.0091, 36.0205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.226 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1968, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan

Amman Citadel

The Amman Citadel is a national historic site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found, making it among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places.

Located at 31.9547, 35.9343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.220 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Amman, Mountains of Jordan, Archaeological sites in Jordan

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company runs the only oil refinery plant in Jordan. It was established in 1956, and construction of the oil refinery plant started in 1957. Currently, the company covers all the domestic needs of oil products, and commonly exports its products to other countries.

Located at 32.1231, 36.1117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.235 miles away.
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Oil and gas companies of Jordan, Zarqa Governorate