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Al-Tameen Building

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Amaret al–Ta'meen, Amman
Amaret al–Ta'meen, Amman

Al-Tameen Building or Amaret al–Ta'meen (Arabic: عمارة التأمين, romanized: Imārat at-Taʾmīn, lit. 'Insurance Building'), formerly known as Alia Building (Arabic: عمارة عالية), is a historic landmark located at the First Circle on Rainbow Street in Amman, Jordan. It was constructed in the early 1960s, and it is believed to be the first high-rise building in the city. Standing nine stories tall, it was the tallest structure in Amman until the construction of Al-Burj Building in 1979. It consisted of 11 floors 132 ft (40.2 m), making it the first building in Amman to reach such a height. It was considered the first tower in Amman. The building is a significant milestone in Jordanian architectural history since it is considered to be one of the first high-rise buildings in the city. It marked a significant shift in Amman’s architectural landscape, featuring gray facades and a towering presence compared to the city’s predominantly low-rise structures at the time. Its offices overlook key areas of Amman, including Downtown, the Second Circle, and the Third Circle. The building was designed by Lebanese architect Khalil Khoury and funded by an insurance company in the 1960s.

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Al-Tameen Building
Al-Dar Al-Bayda' Street, Amman منطقة المدينة

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Al-Dar Al-Bayda' Street
11118 Amman, منطقة المدينة
Amman, Jordan
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