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Jordan has been a hub for humanity since the dawn of civilisation. The Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and Mesopotamians came in from the east. From the south came the Nabateans, while from the west, Pharonic Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, Byzantines and Crusaders. They left behind archaeological sites, historical towns and monuments scattered all across the country.
During the Ottoman Empire, Al Salt was the capital city of Jordan but was passed over in favour of Amman when the modern state of Jordan was created. Al Salt, a place of human settlement since at least the Iron Age, still retains the charm and pace of a different century. Read more about Al Salt

About United Arab Emirates

UAE came into existence in 1971 as a result of the unification of seven self-governing sheik-ruled emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain. Before the Unification it was known as Trucial Oman. This Middle Eastern country is situated in south east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf. Although 90% of UAE is desert land it is an oil rich country. The official religion of UAE is Islam and Muslim population constitutes around 96% of the total population. But UAE is tolerant to other religions of the world and many churches exist in the country. There is also a Hindu temple in Dubai. These facts and its cultural heritage have made UAE a second home to many Asian communities

Bahrain The state takes its name from the largest island

Bahrain, a group of 33 islands, with an area of 707 square kilometres, is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia.
The state takes its name from the largest island Bahrain, which is 586.5 square kilometres. It is linked by causeways to Muharraq (international airport) and Sitra (industrial area and tank-farm). There are numerous other tiny islands, but they are mainly uninhabited and are best known for the variety of migrating birds which pass through in spring and autumn

The pyramids of Egypt and its importance

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Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
The construction of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids have amazed people throughout the centuries. Who built the Ancient Egyptian pyramids? Why were they built? How were they built? Who built them? What was there purpose? What was inside the Ancient Egyptian pyramids? These are just some of the many questions which surround the Ancient Egyptian pyram