Rabba
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- For the Talmudic amora of the same name see Rabbah bar Nahmani.
Rabba (Arabic: ربة) is a town in Jordan in the governorate of Al Karak. It is about 15 kilometers away from the city of Karak itself. It has a population of about 9,000.
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[edit] Economy
The economy in Rabba is largely agragrian, and relies greatly on seasonal crops such as wheat and oats. Also many people own cattle, namely sheep and goats.
[edit] Geography
Rabba lies on the historical King's Highway. It is situated on a thin semi-fertile plain, giving way to Wadi Ibn Hammad in the west, and the desert in the east.
[edit] People
Rabba was traditionally populated largely by the Majali and Zureikat families, the first of which has considerable political influence in the country. However since Al Naqba many Palestinian peasants have settled in Rabba as well, now accounting for about a third of the town's population. Rabba is known for its friendly, welcoming people, and its world renowned Jameed and Samneh.
[edit] Historical Sites
Rabba is home to Nabatean ruins, which are located along the main street in the center of town. They consist of a temple and a cavernous ancient reservoir. There are many smaller ruins scattered all over town albeit not as extensive.
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