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Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, with a population of over 4 million. The area the city is on has been inhabited since at least the eighth century BCE. The Romans and Greeks controlled the ancient city before its capture by the Rashidun army in 630 AD to The city was then abandoned for years during the middle ages, and the modern city dates from the 19th century.

Being the seat of government, Amman features a number of important institutions including The Jordan Museum and the University of Jordan.

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