Oultre Jourdain

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Oultre Jourdain

historical region, Jordan

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Jordan
The Latin kingdom and Muslim domination
…Jordan, a principality known as Oultre Jourdain was established, and a capital was set up at Al-Karak. After the Crusaders retreated, the history of Jordan remained mostly uneventful. Not until the 16th century did it submit to Ottoman rule and become part of the vilāyet (province) of Damascus.
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…Jordan, a principality known as Oultre Jourdain was established, and a capital was set up at Al-Karak. After the Crusaders retreated, the history of Jordan remained mostly uneventful. Not until the 16th century did it submit to Ottoman rule and become part of the vilāyet (province) of Damascus.
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