It is believed that Irbid was once called Arbela – one of the Decapolis cities. In the book of Yosha’ it is referred to as Bait Arbel.
The Hill of Irbid
Features several ruins dating back to the Bronze Age.
The Yarmouk River
Is the natural border between the Jordanian town of Umm Qais and the Syrian Golan Heights. It is famous for the Yarmouk Battle, which took place between Muslims led by Khalid Bin Al-Waleed and the Romans in AD 636.
Tabaqat Fahl
Is another of the Decapolis cities which features many Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, and a Mamluk mosque. It is also the location of a battle which took place between Muslims and Romans in AD 635.
Umm Qais
Used to be called Gadara, one of the ten Decapolis cities, and is located in the northwest of Jordan. The city is home to an original Roman amphitheater, a colonnaded street, the Basilica of Gadara, Hurries' Fountain and an Ottoman Village.
Qweilbih (Abela)
Also belongs to the ten cities of Pompey. Some remains of settlements dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman period were found in Abela. In addition, a church was found there, which dates back to the sixth century AD.
The Tomb of Sharhabil Bin Hasna
Is the burial place of an Islamic leader who died during the Plague of Omwass.
The Tomb of Mu'ath Bin Jabal
Lies in Al-Qusseir located in the northern Shona and was built during the Mamluk period.
The Tomb of Dirar Bin Al-Azwar
Is located close to the Mamluk sugar press in the village Dirar in northern Aghwar.
Dar Al-Saraya
Is an Ottoman castle on the hill of Irbid. This castle was reused as a museum for the city of Irbid.
The Hill of Deir Alla
Is a settlement dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages.
The Mamluk Mosque
Is located in the city center.
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