Al-Jubeiha (الجبيهة) is a city district and one of twenty-two areas in the Greater Amman Municipality of

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. Al-Jubeiha has seven neighborhoods: Al-Jama'a, Al-Rasheed, Qurneh, Al-Sadiq,

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, Al-Mahabah, and Al-Baladiyat.

History

Rujm el-Jebeha, an

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in Al-Jubeiha, includes the remains of an Ammonite fortified tower similar to the

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. It has been suggested that Rujm el-Jebeha was the site of biblical

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, and the modern-day district preserves its ancient name.

Education

Jubeiha hosts several higher education institutions, including the

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, the

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(which includes the

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and the

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). It supports several schools, such as Jubeiha school and Al Jami'a schools group. It is home to the

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Amenities

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. 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.

Geography

The district is located in western Amman,

. Amman is the closest city.

References

{{Amman Governorate, jamiah Districts of Amman Red-light districts in Jordan