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Jabal al-Luweibdeh
Neighborhood in Amman, Jordan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jabal al-Luweibdeh (Arabic: جبل اللويبدة), also known as Jabal al-Weibdeh,[1] is a neighborhood in Downtown Amman, Jordan.
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History
Jabal al-Luweibdeh was founded in the 1920s, shortly after Amman itself was founded in the nearby valley, eventually merging with it, becoming part of the old downtown area.[2]
Paris Square (Arabic: دوار باريس), formerly known as Hawooz Square (Arabic: دوار الحاووز),[1] is the epicenter of Luweibdeh. In the middle of the square stands a copy of the Wallace fountain.[2]
The area is considered to be fashionable, containing expensive cafés and restaurants, as well as a bustling art scene.[3][4][5] The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is located in Luweibdeh, as well as the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church and the headquarters of the Jordanian Writers Society.[2][6]
On 13 September 2022, a building in Luweibdeh collapsed, killing 14 and injuring 10. Poor maintenance of the old building was blamed for the tragedy.[7][8][9]
In March 2022, the Council for British Research in the Levant moved from Tla' Al Ali to Jabal al-Luweibdeh.[10]
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