Watch Living Law® JORDAN Online | Vimeo On Demand

Name: Watch Living Law® JORDAN Online | Vimeo On Demand
Uploaded: 2023-12-18T18:48:08+00:00
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Channel: Living Law®

The nation of Jordan plays a crucial role in the political dynamics within the Middle East. Perhaps that is to be expected, given that Jordan shares biblical roots with ancient and modern Israel. In this episode we traverse the territory of this mostly desert country which boasts some of the best examples of Nabatean, Roman, and Ottoman architecture. Starting with the first, the remains at Petra continue to bedazzle both archaeologists and travellers. We explore two of the cities of the Roman Decapolis, a network of towns meant to secure the interests of the Roman Empire in the region. One of these (Philadelphia, no connection to the US city) would become the capital of modern Jordan. The Ottomans later expanded on the geographic reach with its own empire which lasted several centuries. Each passing empire left its mark on the social, political, and legal systems of the peoples who made this territory home.  Taking a break from all that heavy history, we enjoy a float (calling it a swim would be an exaggeration) in the Dead Sea, which forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel. Good buoyancy is needed to make sense of the 20th century developments in the region, as Jordan passed from Ottoman vassal to part of the British Mandate and eventually to being its own sovereign state.   Turmoil in Palestine, Syria, and Iraq have all led to Jordan becoming a destination for those fleeing conflict in the region. Handling these waves of refugees, on top of the tricky Middle East politics, has become one of the greatest challenges for the government. Just as the dessert travellers in Jordan seek the occasional oasis, in the 21st century Jordan has become an oasis for millions of refugees.   Join Living Law® for an exploration of life in Jordan throughout the ages!

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