History Ar Ramtha



a byzantine archeological site in ar ramtha


the roman empire utilized ar ramtha remote hub cross-link colonies. ruins of buildings , ancient roman antiquities have been discovered @ different parts of ar ramtha. during islamic expansion, ar ramtha, in houran territory, port muslim scholars crossing between syria , al-hijaz. historically , sociologically, city twin daraa city in syria, located on other side of border.


in 1596 appeared in ottoman tax registers under name of ramta, being part of nahiya of butayna in qada of hauran. had entirely muslim population consisting of 16 households , 3 bachelors. paid fixed tax-rate of 40% on agricultural products, including wheat, barley, summer crops, goats , bee-hives; total of 2,740 akçe. half of waqf income.








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