one of the Al Ghazal statues

a day of superlatives

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October 21st 2007
Today I saw the worlds largest flying flag on an unsupported flagpole - the size of two football pitches (apparently?!), one of the worlds oldest known statues - the al Ghazal plaster work figures and some very odd looking coffins; all in around or from the citadel in Amman. So today has been a veritable list of superlatives. Whatever next? ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman

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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more