Timeline of Jordan

Chronology

30 events spanning the history of Jordan. BCE/CE dating.

1. 300 BCE – 68 BCE

   The Dead Sea Scrolls of Qumran, Jordan, date to this period.

   The Dead Sea Scrolls of Qumran, Jordan, date to this period.

2. 63 BCE

   Rome conquers the region

   Rome, led by Pompey, conquers the region. In 106 A.D., it becomes part of the Roman province of Arabia.

3. 106

   Nabatae, whose capital was Petra, became a Roman province under Trajan.

   Nabatae, whose capital was Petra, became a Roman province under Trajan.

4. 333

   Alexander the Great destroyed Jordan on his way to Egypt

   Alexander the Great destroyed Jordan on his way to Egypt.

5. 363

   A devastating earthquake leveled half the city of Petra, the principal city of Nabatea.

   A devastating earthquake leveled half the city of Petra, the principal city of Nabatea.

6. 636

   Khalid ibnal-Walid brings the region under Muslim rule.

   Khalid ibnal-Walid brings the region under Muslim rule.

7. 1037

   Seljuk Turks begin to rule Jordan

   Seljuk Turks begin to rule Jordan.

8. 1187

   In the Battle of Hittin (Tiberias) Saladin defeated Reynaud of Chatillon.

   In the Battle of Hittin (Tiberias) Saladin defeated Reynaud of Chatillon.

9. 1250 – 1517

   The Mamlukes, slave soldiers, seized control of the Egyptian Sultanate

   The Mamlukes, slave soldiers, seized control of the Egyptian Sultanate and ruled until 1517.

10. 1517

    Ottoman Turks conquered Jordan.

    Ottoman Turks conquered Jordan.