| Mutah مدينة مؤتة |
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Mutah
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| Country | Jordan |
| Province | Karak Governorate |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Population [1] | |
| • City | 22,300 |
| • Metro | 43,000 (2,004) |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
| Area code(s) | +(962)2 |
Mu'tah (Arabic: مؤتة) is a town in Karak Governorate in Jordan. It is known for the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 AD, the first military engagement between the Arab muslims and the Roman Empire. Mu'tah University is located in the city.