Al Ramtha

Collection title

Memory of the place

ID

JRT00371

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1995

Production year

1995

Abstract

Ar- Ramtha is a city located in the Houran territory. It was one of the halts for pilgrims, traders and travellers. Travelling has developed in this city since the Roman times. Since long, Ar-Ramtha was famous for its openness. It was also a fort for armies. The Kings of that time built ponds to collect water, water mills and mosques...

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Urbanism and cities

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• Al Moumni Zouheir - Director
• Samaoui Jerrisse - Author of original work

Period of events

• 1995

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - The North

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

3m46

Additional information

Al Ramtha - views of the town - ponds - water mills - mosques