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'''Al-Jubeiha''' (الجبيهة) is a city district and one of twenty-two Districts of the Greater [[Amman]] Municipality in [[Jordan]]. Al-Jubeiha has seven neighborhoods: Al-Jama'a, Al-Rasheed, Qurneh, Al-Sadiq, Al-Zaitounah, Al-Mahabah, and Al-Baladiyat.
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'''Jubeiha''' (''al-jubeiha'':الجبيهة ) is a district in [[Jordan]], noted as area number 18 out of 27. Located in Western [[Amman]], [[Jordan]], it is divided into seven neighborhoods: Al-Jam'a, Al-Rasheed, [[Qurneh|Qutneh]], Al-Sadeeq, [[Al-Zaitounah|Al-Zaytooneh]], [[Al-Mahabah|Al-Mahabbah]], and [[Al-Baladiyat|Al-Baladiya]].


== Education ==
== History ==
Rujm el-Jebeha, an [[Archaeological site|archeological site]] in Al-Jubeiha, includes the remains of an [[Ammon|Ammonite]] fortified tower similar to the [[Rujm Al-Malfouf]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Oded |first=B. |date=1971-01-01 |title=Jogbehah and Rujm El-Jebēha |url=https://doi.org/10.1179/peq.1971.103.1.33 |journal=Palestine Exploration Quarterly |volume=103 |issue=1 |pages=33–34 |doi=10.1179/peq.1971.103.1.33 |issn=0031-0328}}</ref> It has been suggested that Rujm el-Jebeha was the site of biblical [[Jogbehah]], and the modern-day district preserves its ancient name.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Finkelstein |first1=Israel |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1101929531 |title=Ugarit-Forschungen ; Band 43 (2011) |last2=Lipschits |first2=Oded |last3=Koch |first3=Ido |publisher= |year=2012 |isbn=978-3-86835-086-9 |location=[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] |pages=131 |chapter=The Biblical Gilead: Observations on Identifications, Geographic Divisions and Territorial History. |oclc=1101929531}}</ref>
Jubeiha hosts several educational facilities, including the [[University of Jordan]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The University of Jordan :: Amman :: Jordan |url=http://www.ju.edu.jo/Pages/Campus1.aspx |publisher= The University of Jordan |access-date=28 December 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref> the [[Royal Scientific Society]] (which includes the [[German-Jordanian University]], [[Princess Sumaya University for Technology]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Scientific Society of Jordan |url=http://www.rss.jo/ |publisher=Royal Scientific Society of Jordan |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>), and several schools, such as Jubeiha school and Al Jami'a schools group. It is also home to the [[Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Jordan)|Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan |url=https://www.edarabia.com/7285/ministry-of-higher-education-and-scientific-research-jordan/ |website=edarabia.com |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>


== Lifestyle ==
==Education==
Jubeiha hosts several higher education institutions, including the [[University of Jordan]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The University of Jordan:: Amman:: Jordan |url=http://www.ju.edu.jo/Pages/Campus1.aspx |publisher= The University of Jordan |access-date=28 December 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref> the [[Royal Scientific Society]] and the [[Princess Sumaya University for Technology]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Scientific Society of Jordan |url=http://www.RSS.jo/ |publisher=Royal Scientific Society of Jordan |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>). It supports several schools, such as Jubeiha school and Al Jami'a schools group.
The district of Jubeiha includes a pedestrian area opposite the University of Jordan's North Gate. Major attractions include several cafes, as well as the University Mall. Cooler temperatures are prevalent throughout the summer. Most times, visitors park on the side of Abu Nair Road, overlooking the city of Baq'aa. Visitors often enjoy hot or cold beverages, smoking water pipes and enjoying the city's view, particularly during sunset. The Jubeiha Amusement City was a landmark that distinguished the district and was the largest amusement park in the country. The amusement park was permanently closed in 2017 because of deterioration of the rides and structures.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Namrouqa |first1=Hana |title=Jubeiha Amusement Park shuts down permanently |url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jubeiha-amusement-park-shuts-down-permanently-0 |website=Jordan Times |access-date=10 December 2018 |language=en |date=9 May 2017}}</ref> Plans were announced in 2018 to develop the site into a gated park with various facilities for families, youth and the general populace.<ref>{{cite web |title=Plan to turn former Jubeiha Amusement Park into public park announced |url=http://bestprojectjo.org/new/plan-turn-former-jubeiha-amusement-park-public-park-announced |website=Siyaha |access-date=28 December 2018 |language=en |date=5 June 2018}}</ref>


It is home to the [[Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Jordan)|Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan |url=https://www.edarabia.com/7285/ministry-of-higher-education-and-scientific-research-jordan/ |website=edarabia.com |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>
There is a [[red-light district]] in the neighborhood,<ref>{{cite web|last1=McManus|first1=Luke|title=The Traveller's Survival Guide: Jordan|url=https://sabotagetimes.com/travel/the-travellers-survival-guide-jordan|website=Sabotage Times|access-date=17 March 2018|language=en|date=18 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120347/https://sabotagetimes.com/travel/the-travellers-survival-guide-jordan|archive-date=18 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> with one of the major streets in Jubeiha commonly called "Tallaini Street", meaning "the pick me up street." Residents have tried to stop prostitution in the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=موقع خبرني : حملة شعبية لتطهير شارع "طلّعني" من بائعات الهوى|url=http://www.khaberni.com/news/70705|website=موقع خبرني [Khaberni]|access-date=17 March 2018|language=ar|date=3 March 2012 |trans-title=A popular campaign to clear the street of prostitutes}}</ref>


== Access ==
==Amenities==
Jubeiha has a pedestrian area located opposite the University of Jordan's North Gate. The major attractions include cafes and the University Mall.
Though located in the northern outskirts of Amman, major roads and highways such as the famous Jordan Highway Ring-Road provide easy access to neighboring districts throughout the city.


In 2018, plans were announced to develop the former Jubeiha Amusement City site into a gated park.<ref>{{cite web |title=Plan to turn former Jubeiha Amusement Park into public park announced |url=http://bestprojectjo.org/new/plan-turn-former-jubeiha-amusement-park-public-park-announced |website=Siyaha |access-date=28 December 2018 |language=en |date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=10 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410171413/http://bestprojectjo.org/new/plan-turn-former-jubeiha-amusement-park-public-park-announced |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Namrouqa |first1=Hana |title=Jubeiha Amusement Park shuts down permanently |url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jubeiha-amusement-park-shuts-down-permanently-0 |website=Jordan Times |access-date=10 December 2018 |language=en |date=9 May 2017}}</ref>
== Geography ==

The district is located in western [[Amman]], [[Jordan]]. Its coordinates are 32°1'59"N 35°51'45" E.
The area contains a red-light district commonly nicknamed "Talaini" (طلّعني) street, or "pick-me-up" street. Residents have engaged in various efforts to reduce the amount of prostitution there.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McManus|first1=Luke|date=18 November 2013|title=The Traveller's Survival Guide: Jordan|url=https://sabotagetimes.com/travel/the-travellers-survival-guide-jordan|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120347/https://sabotagetimes.com/travel/the-travellers-survival-guide-jordan|archive-date=18 March 2018|access-date=17 March 2018|website=Sabotage Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=3 March 2012|title=موقع خبرني : حملة شعبية لتطهير شارع "طلّعني" من بائعات الهوى|trans-title=A popular campaign to clear the street of prostitutes|url=http://www.khaberni.com/news/70705|access-date=17 March 2018|newspaper=موقع خبرني|language=ar}}</ref>

==Geography==
The district is located in western [[Amman]], [[Jordan]]. Amman is the closest city.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Expedia|first=Website|date=22 June 2021|title=Visit Al Jubeiha|url=https://www.expedia.co.in/Amman-Al-Jubeiha.dx3000418801?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:26, 12 September 2024

Jubeiha
الجبيهة
Area
Location of the district in Amman
Location of the district in Amman
Map
Coordinates: 31°48′56″N 36°5′39″E / 31.81556°N 36.09417°E / 31.81556; 36.09417
Country Jordan
GovernorateAmman Governorate
Time zoneUTC + 2

Al-Jubeiha (الجبيهة) is a city district and one of twenty-two Districts of the Greater Amman Municipality in Jordan. Al-Jubeiha has seven neighborhoods: Al-Jama'a, Al-Rasheed, Qurneh, Al-Sadiq, Al-Zaitounah, Al-Mahabah, and Al-Baladiyat.

History

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Rujm el-Jebeha, an archeological site in Al-Jubeiha, includes the remains of an Ammonite fortified tower similar to the Rujm Al-Malfouf.[1] It has been suggested that Rujm el-Jebeha was the site of biblical Jogbehah, and the modern-day district preserves its ancient name.[1][2]

Education

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Jubeiha hosts several higher education institutions, including the University of Jordan,[3] the Royal Scientific Society and the Princess Sumaya University for Technology[4]). It supports several schools, such as Jubeiha school and Al Jami'a schools group.

It is home to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.[5]

Amenities

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Jubeiha has a pedestrian area located opposite the University of Jordan's North Gate. The major attractions include cafes and the University Mall.

In 2018, plans were announced to develop the former Jubeiha Amusement City site into a gated park.[6][7]

The area contains a red-light district commonly nicknamed "Talaini" (طلّعني) street, or "pick-me-up" street. Residents have engaged in various efforts to reduce the amount of prostitution there.[8][9]

Geography

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The district is located in western Amman, Jordan. Amman is the closest city.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Oded, B. (1971-01-01). "Jogbehah and Rujm El-Jebēha". Palestine Exploration Quarterly. 103 (1): 33–34. doi:10.1179/peq.1971.103.1.33. ISSN 0031-0328.
  2. ^ Finkelstein, Israel; Lipschits, Oded; Koch, Ido (2012). "The Biblical Gilead: Observations on Identifications, Geographic Divisions and Territorial History.". Ugarit-Forschungen ; Band 43 (2011). [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]. p. 131. ISBN 978-3-86835-086-9. OCLC 1101929531.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ "The University of Jordan:: Amman:: Jordan". The University of Jordan. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Royal Scientific Society of Jordan". Royal Scientific Society of Jordan. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan". edarabia.com. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Plan to turn former Jubeiha Amusement Park into public park announced". Siyaha. 5 June 2018. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  7. ^ Namrouqa, Hana (9 May 2017). "Jubeiha Amusement Park shuts down permanently". Jordan Times. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  8. ^ McManus, Luke (18 November 2013). "The Traveller's Survival Guide: Jordan". Sabotage Times. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  9. ^ "موقع خبرني : حملة شعبية لتطهير شارع "طلّعني" من بائعات الهوى" [A popular campaign to clear the street of prostitutes]. موقع خبرني (in Arabic). 3 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  10. ^ Expedia, Website (22 June 2021). "Visit Al Jubeiha".
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