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Abu Jaber House
Abu Jaber House
Abu Jaber House, today the Al-Salt Historical Museum or Abu Jaber Museum, is a historical building located in the city of Al-Salt in the Balqa Governorate in Jordan. It was built between 1892 and 1906 AD during the Ottoman era by Abu Jaber family, a family of the most notable merchants of that period. The house is distinguished by the architectural style that characterizes many Al-Salt buildings in the 19th century. It is built of yellow stone and is characterized by its beautiful decorations and drawings. Abu Jaber House was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Balqa Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Mixed
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Date of Inscription: 2021
Exact Location
Elevation: 838 m
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As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Abu Jaber House
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