Al-Jizah, Jordan
Al-Jizah (also spelled Jize), historically known as Ziza or Zizia, is a town in northwestern Jordan. It is the 22nd district of the Amman Governorate. During the medieval period it served as a waystation for pilgrims en route to the Hajj in Mecca. This function ceased in the 17th century, though a fort remained there.
Al-Jizah
الجيزة | |
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District | |
The reservoir and a Mamluk-era building in al-Jizah | |
Al-Jizah | |
| Coordinates: 31°41′0″N 35°57′0″E | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Governorate | Amman Governorate |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 95,045 |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
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