Capital east of Jerusalem (5 letters)

{ Answer }

AMMAN

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World capital once called Philadelphia
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City known in ancient times as Philadelphia
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Capital on the Jabbok
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Jordanian city, once called Philadelphia
Hashemite capital
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{ Notes }

The answer AMMAN is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.

{ Definition }

AMMAN as a noun:

1. (Amman, capital of Jordan) = the capital and largest city of Jordan