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Ammon
Ammon was an ancient Semitic-speaking kingdom east of the Jordan River in present-day Jordan. Its chief city, Rabbah (Rabbat Ammon), lies under modern Amman. The Hebrew Bible calls its people the Children of Ammon.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1000 – 332 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Rabbath Ammon (Amman) |
| Religion(s) | Canaanite religion |
Note on dates: Wikipedia dates it from c. 11th century BC to 332 BC.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.