...and the first bullet was launched

Collection title

JRT Collection

ID

JRT00106

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1996

Production year

1996

Abstract

The Arab region knew a state of ebullition because of the abusive practices of the unfair Ottoman rule. As a result, some Arabs decided to break free from the clutches of the occupation under the banner of Sharif Hussein Bin Ali, the leader of the Great Arab Revolt. The consequence of this revolt was the turning point wished by the Arab region. The planning to overthrow the oppressive Ottoman rule was prepared , and Sharif Hussein Bin Ali took the responsibility to prepare the Arab states, from the Hidjaz region to the Levant and Iraq. He fired the first bullet to announce the revolution.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Arab and muslim worlds

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Ottoman Empire
• Tourism and cultural sites / Archaeological sites

Credits / Cast

• Khelifa Isaad - Speaker
• El Adouane Hani - Author of original work
• Hamad Mehdi - Director

Period of events

• From 1900 to 1925

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Provinces

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

4m15

Additional information

From Istambul to Mecca - The Levant - pictures of military leaders and noblemen - battles and conquests