Harmony Trail (civil unison of As-salt city)
Harmony Trail (civil unison)
Abu-Jaber House History
Built in late 19th century, Abu-Jaber House (Dar Abu-Jaber) is considered one of the most notable heritage houses in the city. It witnessed the earlier political history of As-salt and the foundation of the modern state of Jordan. Prince Abdullah I took the house as resident place; thus, the city is considered the first capital city of Jordan. It’s an architectural masterpiece. The interface was not the only well decorated thing in the house. Inside, there are many beautiful things to notice such as the tile. The house has more than 55 keys.
In 1890, The old building was demolished and the ground floor was re-built in 1892. In 1902, the first floor was built. This floor was set to be a guest house and to held banquets. The ground floor was a store for goods and animals.
In 1906, the second floor was added. It was built from local stones in addition to other imported materials (marbles from Italy, bricks from Germany, glasses from Belgium.)
The second floor was paved in Italian Marble (Krar Brand). Marble was imported from Italy to Jericho port then to Daraa via the train, then To Amman, lastly, Al-Jwabreh camels took it to As-salt.
The roof paintings are so mesmeric. It’s thought to be the Italian painter “Menlik” who came from Jericho and painted them, accompanying many other artists. He used water/oil colours.
Al Ain Hall
There were three main water springs in Al Ain hall. One for men, one for women and one for animals. The water flows from the bottom of the Latin Monastery to Abu Rassa’ farm/ As-salt cultural centre now, then to the Bayadh and other farms to meet with Al-Jador, Ain elfarkha wdeek, Hureiz, Almaker, and Alazraq springs. They form Shoa’ib stream. Most of these springs disappeared 37 years ago. -Water is gathered via 4 main lines. Three of them come from the north, As-salt castle. The forth comes from the bottom of the old church. - There was not any water system to distribute water to house. The “Water man” drive the water to rich people but the rest went the spring every day.
Al Ain Hall importance
The hall is considered a special place for social life. Most of the elders gather there to enjoy playing “Manqla” and discussing the recent issues of the city>
- It was named so because it was the place where people held their gatherings, celebrations and important meetings. It was also named so due to the above-mentioned springs where people came to bring water to themselves or to their plants. The city was surrounded by farms containing several types of vegetables and fruits like grapes, figs and olives; that is obvious from the ancient tree in the middle of the hall. -Students at beginning of the year used to meet there to exchange books.
-In front of the hall, the Ottoman Saraya is set there plus a complex for governmental services in the modern state. These buildings were destroyed over years to expand the city streets.
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