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Al-Jizah, Jordan

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Jizah Reservoir and Mamluk Building
Jizah Reservoir and Mamluk Building

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, however was later reinstated when the Al-Fayez clan of the Bani Sakher gained the rights for Hajj protection in the 18th century. The region has been one of the Al-Fayez strongholds ever since.

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Al-Jizah, Jordan
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Jizah Reservoir and Mamluk Building
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