Mahis

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Site from Mahis towards the Jordanian valley
Site from Mahis towards the Jordanian valley
A view of Mahis in late winter
A view of Mahis in late winter


Mahis (Arabic: ماحص) is a Jordanian town 10 km west of Amman. Its population exceeds 14,000. Most of the population of Mahis descends from the Al-Abbadi tribe [1] (Arabic: العبادي). The mountainous town is located at over 800 metres[2], with panoramic views on the Jordanian valley, West Bank with Jerusalem’s walls visible on the horizon. Mahis is known for its orchards and its numerous water fountains and springs, notably the Fountain of Mahis.


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[edit] Mahis Historical Origin

Mahis is believed to emerged during the Roman period, when it bordered Jewish Perea and the territory of Philadelphia - Amman of the Decapolis, and in the Byzantine period between the territory of the diocesis of Gadara - es-Salt and Philadelphia. [3] The name comes from the Arabic word ((Arabic: محص) meaning to check out and examine due to its status as a border check point.

[edit] Religious Importance

Mahis in the Year 1972
Mahis in the Year 1972

In Mahis there is a shrine of Al-Khidr(St. George), a single room surrounded by a small garden with a green flag on top [4].[5].. Near Mahies (2 Km West of Mahis) in an area called Wadi Shoaib, is the grave of prophet Shoaib, or Jethro in the Biblical tradition. [6]


[edit] Economy of Mahis

Mahis is based on an agrarian economy, including wheat, barley, and tobacco as well as pomegranates, grapes and olives. The importance of agriculture is decreasing, though figs and olives are still a primary source of income. The area also produces natural goods such as Kaolin which is then produced in the neighbouring city Fuhais. [7][8] The southern part of the of Mahis territory called Almeda (Arabic: الميدة) also attracts tourism due to its forested mountains and location near the Dead Sea/West Bank as well as Amman. Mahis also focuses on education and is well known for its higher education academic disciplines.

[edit] Demographics of Mahis

The population is generally Arabs, mainly descended from the Al-Abbadi Tribe, the second largest in Jordan. [9], also referred to as the clan of Al-Jbara.

[edit] Famous People of Mahis

  • Dr. Marouf al-Bakhit Al Abbadi Prime Minister of Jordan [10].
  • Dr. Abdul Salam Aabbadi former Minister of Islamic Affairs [11].
  • Dr. Ibrahim Al Abbadi famous Jordanian cardiologist[12][13].
  • Dr.Nwaf Salleh Jaloudi .Dental Surgeon.
  • Dr. Mouath Abbadi famous Jordanian Otolaryngology Doctor.
  • Prof.Dr.Jameel AL-Jaloudi, The Founder of the Faculty of Planning, University of Al Balqa.
  • Prof. Dr Mohammad Adnan Al-Bakhit, former the President of Al al-Bayt University.
  • Jomaa Al Abbadi Jordan's ambassador to Kuwait
  • Prof. Mousa Al-Abbadi professor of Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bawazir.com (Arabic Online)
  2. ^ Indexmundi.com Online.
  3. ^ RICERCA STORICO-ARCHEOLOGICAIN GIORDANIA XXIII - 2003 (Pdf file Research by Basema Hamarneh)
  4. ^ Islamictourism.com(PdF File Journal Article by Dr.Zain-Eldin)
  5. ^ The American Schools of Oriental Research Online
  6. ^ Peterjclark.tripod.com Online.
  7. ^ Jordandevnet.org Online
  8. ^ Comercio.es Spanish Report
  9. ^ Al-jordan.com Online Arabic Language
  10. ^ Daralhayat.com Arabic Language Newspaper Article Online
  11. ^ Alarabalyawm.net Arabic Language Newspaper Article Online
  12. ^ Specialty-hospital.com Online
  13. ^ Ammanyaho.com Online

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Coordinates: 31°59′N, 35°46′E

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