- Dion, Jordan
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Map of the Decapolis showing the location of Dion
Dion (alternatively Adun, Idoun, or Aydoun) is the name of an ancient city, which was a member of the Decapolis. The exact location of the city is still disputed, but is thought to be a site site near Al Hisn currently known as Aydoun, around the city of Irbid in Jordan.[1]
Famous people from Dion (Aydoun)
HE Major General Qassem Pasha Al-Nasser
References
- ^ "The Decapolis". http://www.atlastours.net/jordan/decapolis.html. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
External links
Coordinates: 32°35′55″N 35°51′30″E / 32.59861°N 35.85833°E
Categories:- Populated places in Jordan
- Decapolis
- Roman towns and cities in Syria
- Former populated places in Jordan
- Near East archaeology stubs
- Ancient Rome stubs
- Jordan geography stubs
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