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As-Salt (Arabic: السلط As-Salt),[3] also known as Salt, is an ancient trading city and administrative centre in west-central Jordan. It is on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem. Situated in the Balqa highland, about 790–1,100 metres above sea level, the city is built in the crook of three hills, close to the Jordan Valley. One of the three hills, Jabal al-Qal'a, is the site of a 13th-century ruined fortress. It is the capital of Balqa Governorate of Jordan.

The Greater Salt Municipality has about 107,874 inhabitants (2018).

In 2021, the city of Salt was inscribed at the UNESCO World Heritage list.[4]

Etymology

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The name "Salt" is derived from the Latin word saltus, which means "forest".

History

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It is not known when the city was first inhabited, but it is believed to have been built by the Macedonian army during the reign of Alexander the Great. The city was known as Saltus in Byzantine times and was the seat of a bishopric. At this time, the city was considered to be the principal settlement on the East Bank of the Jordan River. The settlement was destroyed by the Mongols and then rebuilt during the reign of the Mamluk sultan Baibars (1260–1277).

Salt was once the most important settlement in the area between the Jordan Valley and the eastern desert. Because of its history as an important trading link between the eastern desert and the west, it was a significant place for the region's many rulers.[citation needed]

The Romans, Byzantines and Mameluks all contributed to the growth of the city, but it was at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, when the Ottomans established a regional administrative capital in Salt and encouraged settlement from other parts of their empire, that Salt enjoyed its most prosperous period.

Ottoman period

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A street in the Old City with Ottoman motifs
Stairs leading past houses in the Old City

In 1596, during the Ottoman Empire, Salt was noted in the census as being located in the nahiya of Salt in the liwa of Ajlun, with a Muslim population of 40 households and 5 bachelors; and a Christian population of 25 households. The villagers paid a fixed tax-rate of 25% on various agricultural products; including wheat, barley, olive trees/vineyards, goats and beehives, in addition to occasional revenues and a market toll; a total of 12,000 akçe.[5]

By the end of the 18th century, Salt was the sole permanent settlement in the Balqa region, a situation which persisted well into the 19th century.[6] The rest of the Balqa was dominated by the local Bedouin tribes.[6] It was the most developed city and commercial center of Transjordan from the 18th century until the early years of the Emirate of Transjordan.[6] The city's drinking water was supplied by two abundant springs, which also irrigated the town gardens along the Wadi Shu'ayb stream. It was situated along the slopes of a conical hill, at the top of which stood a fort, and along the ridges of two deep abutting valleys, which provided a natural defense against encroachments by neighboring Bedouin tribes. Salt's inhabitants negotiated terms with the tribes, who guaranteed the townspeople access to their wheat fields in the Balqa's eastern plains in return for giving the tribesmen access to the town's extensive markets.[6] Sharecropping agreements were formed with the tribes whereby Salt townspeople would encamp in Amman and Wadi Wala in the spring until harvest and paid an annual tribute to the dominant tribe of the Balqa.[7] Until around the 1810s, the paramount tribe was the Adwan, known as "lords of the Balqa".[7] Afterward, the Banu Sakhr overtook the Adwan and collected the tribute from Salt.[7]

The city's defenses and isolation in a land practically controlled by Bedouin tribes also enabled its inhabitants to ignore the impositions of the Ottoman authorities without consequence.[7] Western travelers in the early 19th century reported that the leader of the town effectively wielded the same authority as any of the provincial governors of Ottoman Syria appointed by the sultan.[8]

In the early 19th century, the townspeople mostly belonged to the clans of Fakhoury, Akrad, Awamila and Qatishat. Each clan was headed by its own sheikh, one or two of whom would act as the shaykh al-balad (city leader), who was based in the fort and was in charge of protecting Salt from Bedouin attack.[7] The population consisted of about four hundred Muslim and eighty Christian families.[7] According to the observations of Buckingham in the 1820s, roughly 100 Christians in Salt were immigrants from Nazareth who moved to the town to avoid the exactions of Jazzar Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Acre.[9] Muslim–Christian relations were amicable and the two communities shared the same lifestyles, dress and the Arabic language.[10] Salt was organized into quarters, each controlled by one of three main clans, and contained a number of mosques, a church and about twenty shops during this period.[7][11] Salt served the surrounding countryside as far as Karak, which lacked a market until the late 19th century, and goods in its market originated as far as Tyre and Egypt.[12] It exported raisins, sumac leaves for the tanneries of Jerusalem, qili (a type of ash, a key ingredient of Nabulsi soap) to Nablus, and ostrich feathers supplied by the Bedouin to Damascus.[12][13] Nablus was Salt's primary partner,[7] and Salt served as the Transjordanian center of the Nablus-based Tuqan family.[14] Although most of the inhabitants were farmers, there were also craftsmen and smaller numbers of shopkeepers, the latter of whom were commissioned by merchants in Nablus, Nazareth and Damascus.[11][13]

In 1834 the townspeople and local Bedouin fought together to drive out the forces of the practically autonomous province of Egypt led by Ibrahim Pasha, the first recorded clash of the Peasants' revolt in Palestine.[14] Ottoman rule in the Levant was restored in 1840, but Salt remained only nominally part of the Empire.[15] In 1866–1867, the governor of Damascus Mehmed Rashid Pasha (1866–1871) extended the imperial Tanzimat centralization and modernization reforms in Transjordan.[15] He led a large force of Bedouin tribesmen from the Rwala, Wuld Ali and Banu Hasan, Hauran plainsmen, Druze mountaineers and regular infantry, cavalry and artillery troops toward Salt, stopping three hours north of the city.[15] From there, he offered to pardon Salt's inhabitants for allying with the Adwan and Banu Sakhr against the authorities.[15] The city organized a delegation of Muslim and Christian grandees who negotiated the unopposed entry of the Ottomans into Salt on 17 August.[15] Rashid Pasha repaired the damaged fort where he garrisoned 400 troops.[15] He appointed the Damascene Kurd Faris Agha Kadru as Salt's first district governor and established an elected administrative council composed of Salt's elite families.[15] Rashid Pasha confiscated huge qualities of grain and livestock from the town as compensation for tax arrears.[15]

Salt's heyday was in the late 19th century, when traders arrived from Nablus to expand their trading network eastwards beyond the Jordan River. As a result of the influx of newcomers this period saw the rapid expansion of Salt from a simple village into a city with many architecturally elegant buildings, many built in the Nablusi style from the attractive honey-coloured local stone. A large number of buildings from this era survive as of 2009.

British Mandate, Emirate, and independence

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During World War I, Salt was captured from the Ottomans by the third battalion of the Jewish Legion of the British expeditionary corps, and its commander, Eliezer Margolin, was made military governor of Salt.[16][17]

After the war, the town was the site which Herbert Samuel, British High Commissioner of Palestine, chose to make his announcement that the British favoured a Hejazi Hashemite ruled entity on the East Bank of the Mandatory Palestine (current Jordan). This wish became reality in 1921 when Abdullah I became Emir of Transjordan. Salt seemed to be the city that would be chosen as the capital of the new emirate since most of the industry and commerce flowed through Salt. During this period Salt had no high schools. Even so, Abdullah picked the city as the capital of his emerging emirate but later changed his mind and moved his compound and entourage to Amman when he and the notables of Salt had a disagreement.[dubious – discuss] Amman at that time was a small city of only 20,000 people which experienced rapid growth.[citation needed]

The Jordanian census of 1961 found 16,176 inhabitants in Al-Salt,[18] of whom 2,157 were Christian.[19]

Municipal districts

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Closed shops in an As-Salt souk

The Greater Salt Municipality is divided into nine districts:

District Population (2018)
1 Salt City 107,874
2 Zai 4552
3 Umm Jouzeh 3177
4 Diyreh Ash-Sharqiyyeh 1488
5 Al-Yazeediyeh 1559
6 Yarqa 6688
7 Ira 4396
8 Allan 4042
9 Rumaimeen 2511
10 Modari 1419
11 Za'tari 1636
12 Hdaib 435
13 Wadi Innaqah 590
14 Um Khroubeh 758
15 Wadi As-Sahn 79
16 Um Al-A'mad 1655
17 Da'am 470
18 Sala'uf 750
19 Jal'ad 1255
20 Wasiyeh 504
21 Misheerfeh 295
22 Wadi Shuy'ayb 946

Education

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Salt contains many schools, including a public secondary school dating back to 1918, as well as many private schools that date back to the 1800s, such as the Latin School and the Catholic School. It is also the home of the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf, a non-profit educational center for people with hearing impairment. The city has two universities surrounding it: Al-Balqa` Applied University established in 1997 and Al-Ahliyya Amman University (Amman National University) located on the highway connecting Amman to Salt.[citation needed]

Tourism

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Ottoman mansions

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At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, when the Ottomans established a regional administrative base in Salt and encouraged settlement from other parts of the empire, the city's status increased, many merchants arrived and, with their newly acquired wealth, built the fine houses that can still be admired in Salt today.

These splendid yellow sandstone buildings incorporate a variety of styles. Typically, they have domed roofs, interior courtyards and characteristic tall, arched windows. Perhaps the most beautiful is the Abu Jaber mansion, built between 1892 and 1906, which has frescoed ceilings, painted by Italian artists, and is reputed to be the finest example of a 19th-century merchant house in the region.

Roman tombs and Ayyubid citadel

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Tightly built on a cluster of three hills, Salt has several other places of interest, including Roman tombs on the outskirts of the city and the citadel and site of the town's early 13th century Ayyubid fortress, which was built by Al-Mu'azzam Isa, the nephew of Saladin soon after AD 1198.

Museums

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Salt's Archaeological & Folklore Museum displays artifacts dating back to the Chalcolithic period to the Islamic era as well as other items relating to the history of the area. In the folklore museum there is presentation of Bedouin and traditional costumes and everyday folkloric items. A small museum and a handicraft school are presenting the traditional skills of ceramics, weaving, silk-screen printing and dyeing.

Muslim shrines

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In the city of Salt and its environs, there are several Muslim shrines at the traditional tombs of the prophets Shuaib, Ayyoub, Yusha, and Jadur, the Arabic names of the biblical characters Jethro, Job, Joshua, and Gad. These sites of Muslim pilgrimage are known as An-Nabi Shu'ayb, An-Nabi Ayyub, An-Nabi Yusha' bin Noon, and 'Ayn al-Jadur ("Spring of Jadur") respectively, an-nabi being Arabic for "the prophet".

International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Jordan
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  • The hills around Salt in spring
    The hills around Salt in spring
  • The hills around Salt in winter
    The hills around Salt in winter
  • View of Salt from street level
    View of Salt from street level
  • Tomb of the Prophet Shuaib, near Salt[20]
    Tomb of the Prophet Shuaib, near Salt[20]

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As-Salt (: السلط) is an ancient city in west-central , situated on three closely spaced hills in the Balqa highland approximately 25 kilometers northwest of at elevations between 740 and 1,060 meters above . Inhabited since at least the early with deeper historical roots as a trading link between the eastern desert and the Mediterranean, it flourished during the late Ottoman period from the 1860s to the 1920s as a regional administrative center and commercial hub, attracting merchants from , , and who constructed around 650 yellow-limestone buildings blending local, European , and neoclassical styles. The city briefly served as the capital of Transjordan between October 1922 and January 1923. Designated a in 2021 under criteria (ii) for intercultural exchanges and (iii) for its testimony to a distinctive urban form and cultural traditions of tolerance and hospitality, As-Salt exemplifies non-segregated Muslim-Christian communities through features like madafas (guest houses) and ijtima'i (social welfare systems). Its population was recorded at 143,626 in 2017, supporting an area of 133.59 square kilometers within the Greater Salt Municipality. Known for its orchards, springs, and shrines associated with prophets such as Jador and , the city preserves narrow lanes, markets, and Ottoman-era houses amid modern expansion.

Geography

Location and Topography

As-Salt is situated in the of west-central , approximately 30 kilometers northwest of along the historic route toward . Its geographic coordinates are approximately 32°02′N 35°44′E. The city occupies the Balqa highland plateau, with elevations ranging from 790 to 1,100 meters above and an average height of about 850 meters. Built across three closely spaced hills—known locally as the cadital, gadaa, and salalem—the terrain is characteristically steep and undulating, fostering a compact urban layout interconnected by stairways and narrow alleys that adapt to the slopes. This hilly provides panoramic views of surrounding valleys and contributes to the city's distinctive architectural integration with the landscape.

Climate and Natural Environment

As-Salt lies at elevations ranging from 790 to 1,100 meters above in the Balqa highland, influencing its cooler temperatures relative to Jordan's lower valleys and deserts. The surrounding natural environment consists of eroded hills and escarpments overlooking the , with terrain supporting terraced agriculture on slopes. in the vicinity includes drought-resistant Mediterranean species such as olive trees, , and maquis shrubs, adapted to the semi-arid conditions of the Mountain Heights Plateau; these areas also feature seasonal wildflowers and grasses during wetter periods. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Csa), with long, warm, arid summers from late May to early and cold winters from early December to mid-March. Average high temperatures reach 31°C (87°F) in , while highs average 11°C (52°F) and lows drop to 4°C (39°F), occasionally resulting in or light snowfall. Annual measures approximately 220 mm (8.6 inches), concentrated in the rainy season from late to mid-April, with December being the wettest month at around 43 mm (1.7 inches). Wildlife in the region's highlands includes small mammals like foxes and hares, alongside birds such as eagles and partridges, though from and limits populations. The moderates , with muggy conditions rare (peaking at 8% of days in ), and prevailing winds average 10-12 km/h, strongest in summer. Environmental pressures, including and , affect the area's sustainability, exacerbated by the city's growth.

Etymology

Origins and Linguistic Evolution

The name As-Salt originates from the Latin term saltus, which denotes a wooded or forested upland, reflecting the area's historical characterized by dense vegetation in antiquity. This etymological root aligns with usage, where saltus described elevated, tree-covered terrain distinct from open plains. Historical records attest to the name's use as Saltus during the Byzantine era (c. 4th–7th centuries CE), when the settlement served as a bishopric, indicating significance and continuity of the Latin designation amid Greco-Roman influences in the region. The site's position in the Balqa highlands, amid valleys conducive to early and settlement, likely reinforced the toponym's descriptive accuracy, as evidenced by its persistence through administrative and religious documentation. Linguistically, the term evolved minimally into Arabic as as-Salṭ (السلط), a phonetic that preserved the core consonants and vowel structure during the Islamic conquest ( CE onward), when Byzantine toponyms were often Arabized without semantic alteration. This retention exemplifies substrate influence, where pre-Arabic names integrated into dialects, maintaining referential ties to geography rather than undergoing substantial morphological shifts. No evidence suggests alternative derivations, such as Semitic roots or later inventions, supporting the Latin-Byzantine origin as the primary lineage.

History

Ancient and Pre-Islamic Periods

The Balqa region, in which As-Salt is situated, exhibits archaeological traces of human presence from the period onward, with settlements and villages documented through excavations in the surrounding highlands. Artifacts from sites (c. 4500–3300 BCE) within the , including and tools, are preserved in the As-Salt Archaeological , attesting to early agricultural and communities in the area. During the (c. 1200–539 BCE), the Balqa formed part of the Ammonite kingdom's core territory, centered around Rabbath-Ammon (modern ), with fortified settlements and water management systems indicative of semi-urban development; while major Ammonite sites like Tell al-Umeiri lie nearby, direct Iron Age remains at As-Salt proper remain limited. In the Hellenistic and Roman periods, the region integrated into broader imperial networks, though specific Hellenistic foundations at As-Salt lack corroboration beyond local traditions. By , under Byzantine rule as part of the province of , the settlement—known as Saltus, from Latin for "wooded valley" or "height"—functioned as a key waypoint on routes linking to and the . It served as the seat of a bishopric, reflecting its prominence and likely of Christian communities amid a landscape of churches, monasteries, and agricultural terraces. This era saw the consolidation of the site's role as the principal urban center in the Balqa, supported by its strategic elevation and fertile environs, prior to the Muslim conquests of the 630s CE.

Islamic Conquest to Medieval Era

The Balqa region, encompassing As-Salt, fell to Muslim forces during the Caliphate's campaigns in the , following the decisive Battle of Yarmouk in August 636 CE, which shattered Byzantine control over Transjordan. By the late 630s, the area was integrated into Jund Dimashq, the military district of , marking the transition from Byzantine to early Islamic administration. As-Salt itself, then likely a modest agricultural village with roots in Byzantine settlement patterns, experienced continuity rather than disruption, as evidenced by later archaeological finds of Islamic-era pottery and structures in the vicinity. Under Umayyad rule (661–750 CE), Balqa gained strategic importance due to familial ties of the dynasty to local Arab tribes and elites, fostering agricultural and trade activities amid broader regional prosperity in Jordan, including palace complexes and desert qasrs. However, As-Salt did not emerge as a prominent urban center, remaining overshadowed by larger sites like (ancient ); its role was peripheral, tied to highland farming and rather than administration or monumental building. The Abbasid takeover in 750 CE shifted power eastward, initiating a gradual Bedouinization of Balqa, with semi-nomadic tribes dominating the landscape and reducing sedentary populations, though permanent villages like As-Salt persisted amid fluctuating tribal alliances. From the Fatimid period (969–1071 CE) through the Ayyubid and eras (1171–1517 CE), As-Salt continued as a small, mixed Muslim-Christian settlement in a region prone to earthquakes and tribal raids, with limited documented development beyond basic fortifications and shrines. Archaeological surveys reveal sparse Islamic artifacts, such as glazed wares and coins, indicating modest trade links to and coastal ports, but no evidence of significant urban expansion or political centrality until the Ottoman era. The town's resilience stemmed from its highland position, facilitating defense and agriculture, yet it avoided the major conflicts of Crusader incursions, which focused on coastal and eastern frontiers rather than interior Balqa villages.

Ottoman Administration

During the early Ottoman period, As-Salt formed part of the nahiya of Salt within the liwa of Ajlun, under the broader administration of the eyalet of Damascus, where local governance relied on tax farming (iltizam) and tribal arrangements with limited central oversight. The Tanzimat reforms, initiated in 1839 and extending through the mid-19th century, aimed to centralize authority, standardize taxation, and enhance security, gradually incorporating peripheral regions like Transjordan into direct imperial control. In 1867, Governor Mehmed Rashid Pasha of established qada' al-Salt as a distinct administrative district (), marking the onset of direct Ottoman rule in the area and designating As-Salt as the administrative center for the Balqa subdistrict (liwa al-Balqa). This restructuring included appointing a (sub-governor), treasurer, (judge), and local councils to oversee taxation, under the 1858 Ottoman Land Code, judicial matters, and infrastructure development such as roads and telegraph lines. The reforms facilitated merchant from and , elevating a new urban elite that collaborated with Ottoman officials in managing in grains, olives, and , while displacing prior tribal influences. By the late , As-Salt had emerged as the capital of Transjordan, benefiting from Tanzimat-induced stability that spurred a construction boom in public buildings and residences, alongside like schools and hospitals. Ottoman administration emphasized fiscal extraction and sedentarization, encouraging settlement by and to bolster control over nomads, though enforcement remained challenged by periodic revolts until . Direct rule persisted until 1918, when British forces occupied the city, ending Ottoman governance.

British Mandate and Path to Jordanian Independence

Following the Ottoman defeat in World War I, the region east of the Jordan River, including As-Salt, fell under provisional British military administration as part of the in 1918, transitioning to civilian control under the Palestine Mandate framework by 1920. As-Salt served as the administrative center of the Balqa district, one of three districts established by British authorities (alongside and Karak), each overseen by a British advisor to facilitate local governance and tribal coordination. On August 21, 1920, British Sir Herbert Samuel visited As-Salt and addressed approximately 600 local sheikhs and leaders in the courtyard of the Assumption of Our Lady , proclaiming Britain's intention to supervise Transjordan's administration while preserving local self-government and avoiding direct interference in internal affairs. In early 1921, amid tensions from Abdullah's arrival in 1920 and his initial focus on reclaiming from French control, British authorities convened a of Arab leaders at As-Salt to redirect Abdullah's ambitions toward Transjordanian . This gathering, supported by British , resulted in Abdullah accepting the role of emir over Transjordan in exchange for a British financial subsidy, averting a potential of and aligning with decisions from the Cairo Conference in March 1921. On April 11, 1921, the was formally established under Abdullah's centralized government, excluding it from the Jewish national home provisions of the Mandate while remaining under British oversight. Britain recognized the emirate as a distinct state on May 15, 1923, via an Anglo-Transjordanian agreement that affirmed Abdullah's authority subject to British foreign policy guidance. Throughout the Mandate period (1921–1946), As-Salt functioned as a key regional hub in the Balqa district, benefiting from British-sponsored modernization efforts including road construction, communications infrastructure, and basic public services, though tribal unrest—such as the 1923 Adwan Revolt involving local Christian and Muslim participants—highlighted ongoing challenges to centralized authority. These developments fostered gradual state-building, with British advisors ensuring fiscal and administrative stability. By , 1946, negotiations culminated in a new Anglo-Transjordanian that terminated the Mandate, granting full ; the was elevated to the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan on May 25, 1946, with Abdullah proclaimed king, marking As-Salt's integration into the sovereign Jordanian state.

Post-Independence Developments

Following Jordan's in 1946 and the designation of as the national capital, As-Salt experienced a decline in its regional administrative and commercial prominence, with many public buildings and residences left vacant as the local economy shifted toward agriculture-based activities. This transition reflected broader national centralization trends, leaving the city's Ottoman-era infrastructure in disrepair amid reduced trade flows previously linking the to eastern deserts. Population growth, influenced by national trends including refugee influxes after 1948 and natural increase, drove urban expansion in As-Salt starting in the mid-20th century. The city's built-up area expanded from 3.2 km² in 1952 to approximately 36 km² by 2018, accommodating rising residential demands through peripheral development and informal settlements. As the administrative center of , As-Salt integrated into Jordan's decentralized governance framework, with local infrastructure upgrades focusing on roads and utilities to support commuting to . From the 1980s onward, rapid pressured the historic core, prompting preservation efforts amid agricultural persistence and emerging . The Jordan , , and Urban Development (CHTUD) Project, supported by the World Bank from 2009 to 2017, funded restorations of key sites like residential complexes and pathways, enhancing visitor access while bolstering local economies through heritage-based initiatives. In 2021, inscribed As-Salt as a for its "place of tolerance and urban hospitality," spurring further regeneration via the Salt Development Corporation, which has documented over 75 historic structures and promoted . These efforts have mitigated some encroachment risks but continue to balance modern housing needs with fabric integrity.

Demographics

The population of As-Salt, the administrative center of the , has shown consistent growth reflecting broader urbanization trends in , driven by its historical role as a trade hub and proximity to . According to official Jordanian , the city proper recorded 56,458 residents in 1994, increasing to 73,528 by 2004—a 30.2% rise over the decade, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. By the 2015 , the population reached 99,890, marking a further 35.9% increase from 2004, or an average annual rate of 2.8%. These figures are derived from the Department of Statistics' enumerations, which distinguish the urban core from surrounding districts. The encompassing Qaṣabah as-Salṭ district, including peri-urban areas, had 152,122 inhabitants in 2015, yielding a of 334.5 persons per square kilometer across 454.8 km². Estimates for the Greater As-Salt , which administers expanded urban and rural zones, vary but indicate continued expansion; figures range from 107,874 in mid-2020s projections to approximately 145,000 in municipal reports around –2023, influenced by and natural increase amid Jordan's national growth rate of about 1.6% annually in recent years.
Census YearCity PopulationAnnual Growth Rate (from prior census)
199456,458-
200473,5282.7%
201599,8902.8%
This table summarizes data for As-Salt city proper; growth outpaced national averages during these periods due to economic pull factors like and services, though recent national stagnation from and influxes may temper local trends. in the core city stands at roughly 2,900 persons per km², based on an area of approximately 34 km², supporting a mixed residential-commercial fabric.

Ethnic and Religious Composition

The ethnic composition of As-Salt is predominantly , reflecting the broader demographic makeup of where approximately 98% of the population identifies as , primarily consisting of indigenous Jordanians and those of Palestinian origin. No significant non-Arab ethnic minorities, such as or , are notably concentrated in As-Salt, unlike in certain other Jordanian cities like or . Religiously, As-Salt features a majority Sunni Muslim population alongside a substantial Christian minority, distinguishing it from the national average where Sunni Muslims comprise about 97% of Jordan's inhabitants and Christians around 2-3%. In As-Salt, Christians accounted for approximately 35% of the population as of 2017, including Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and other denominations, fostering a legacy of interfaith coexistence without segregated neighborhoods. This composition traces back to the 19th century, when historical accounts noted around 400 Muslim and 80 Christian families living in amity. The city's religious diversity is evidenced by landmarks such as the Great Mosque, St. George Orthodox Church, and Latin Church, underscoring its role as a place of tolerance.

Administration and Governance

Local Government Structure

The Greater Salt administers local governance in As-Salt under Jordan's Municipalities No. 41 of , which grants municipalities administrative and financial autonomy while subjecting them to oversight by the Ministry of Local Administration. The structure emphasizes decentralized service delivery, with the municipality responsible for , infrastructure maintenance, and public utilities within its jurisdiction of 133.59 km². The governing body consists of an elected municipal council and a , both chosen through direct popular elections every four years, as stipulated in the law; the Minister of Municipal Affairs may appoint up to two additional members for technical or oversight purposes. The formulates policies and approves budgets, while the , currently Eng. Muhammad Abdul Karim Al-Hiyari, executes decisions and represents the municipality. Key responsibilities include waste collection, street paving and lighting, licensing, and of crafts and industries, alongside 38 other services aimed at enhancing resident welfare. As the administrative center of , the municipality coordinates with the appointed governor on regional matters but retains primary authority over local affairs; it is subdivided into nine districts, including Salt City and Zai, to facilitate targeted service provision to its of 143,626 as of 2017. This framework supports As-Salt's role as one of Jordan's oldest municipalities, established in 1883.

Municipal Districts and Urban Planning

The Greater Salt Municipality administers the city of As-Salt and its surrounding areas, covering 133.59 km², with the historic core centered on three principal hills known as the Stairs (Al-Daraj), Stump (Al-Juda'a), and Castle (Al-Qal'a) mountains. The municipality is divided into nine districts: Salt City, Zai, Umm Jouzeh, Wadi Al-Hoor, Al-Yazeediyeh, Yarqa, Ira, Allan, and Rumaimeen. These districts encompass both the dense urban center and peripheral extensions, where main streets converge toward the historic core, facilitating administrative services such as waste management, street maintenance, lighting, and construction licensing. Urban planning in As-Salt emphasizes the preservation of its layered historic fabric while accommodating modern expansion, adapted to the steep of the Balqa highland. The city's dense network of interlinked stairways, alleyways, public squares, and approximately 650 significant buildings—featuring blended local, European , and Neo-Colonial architectural influences—forms the basis for regulatory frameworks. Inscribed on the World Heritage List on July 27, 2021, as "As-Salt – The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality," the site benefits from the City Core Special Regulations (2014), which govern urban spaces, historic building grading, conservation guidelines, and standards for new interventions and . Oversight is provided by the Greater Salt Municipality's City Development Projects Unit, established in 2005, in coordination with national legislation including the Law of Architectural and Urban Protection (No. 5, 2005) and the Cities, Villages and Buildings Law (No. 79, 1966). A local , formed by the , evaluates building permits, historic designations, and development proposals to balance heritage safeguarding with contemporary needs. Recent initiatives include urban regeneration of heritage residential complexes in the core and integration of technologies for sustainable revitalization, addressing challenges like urbanization's impact on cultural assets.

Economy

Historical Role in Trade and Commerce

As-Salt's historical significance in trade stemmed from its position as a crossroads between the eastern desert and western regions, evolving into a vital commercial node during the Ottoman era. From the mid-19th century, the city's economy flourished under the Tanzimat reforms, which enhanced security along trade routes and established direct Ottoman administration after 1867, transforming it from a rural outpost into an urban trading hub. This period marked a "Golden Age" of commerce spanning the 1860s to the 1920s, with As-Salt serving as the administrative capital of Transjordan and a frontier center for exchanging goods between Transjordan and Palestine. Key trade linkages included monthly caravans to , As-Salt's primary partner in , where Transjordanian agricultural and pastoral products—such as grains, (e.g., one prominent Nabulsi owned 61 goats and 211 cows), , , dried yogurt, grapes, and raisins—were swapped for manufactured items like textiles. The city also profited from regional pilgrimage routes, including the Syrian path to and the Damascus-to-Medina corridor, which funneled demand for local provisions and boosted markets for specialty exports like kali, a derived from area plants. Merchants from , , and settled permanently, integrating As-Salt into broader Ottoman economic networks through banking and diversified commerce, which spurred the construction of shops, souks, and resilient urban infrastructure. Economic is quantified by demographic expansion, with the surging from about 4,000 in to 20,000 by 1913, reflecting influxes tied to opportunities rather than solely . The 1887 establishment of a municipal council formalized governance, aiding market regulation and to sustain commercial growth amid Ottoman decline. By the early , however, shifting routes and geopolitical changes diminished As-Salt's centrality, though its Ottoman-era legacy preserved a legacy of inter-regional exchange and merchant-driven prosperity.

Modern Economic Sectors and Challenges

forms the backbone of As-Salt's modern , capitalizing on the Balqa Governorate's fertile highlands and proximity to the for producing olives, tomatoes, stone fruits, and , which support local markets and exports. This sector employs a significant portion of the workforce but remains susceptible to droughts and water shortages, common in Jordan's arid . Tourism has gained prominence since As-Salt's designation as a World Heritage site in July 2021, drawing visitors to its Ottoman-era architecture, religious sites, and , with programs like USAID's Building Economic Sustainability through (BEST) project fostering job creation in hospitality and guided tours. These efforts aim to diversify income beyond , though visitor numbers fluctuate with regional stability and limitations. Industrial activity is modest, centered on small-scale tied to agricultural outputs and nearby in , contributing marginally to employment amid Jordan's broader emphasis on services and elsewhere. Key challenges include persistently high , aligning with Jordan's national rate of 22.3% in 2023, driven by job scarcity, skill mismatches, and limited high-value opportunities in the region. The influx of Syrian refugees has intensified labor market pressures, while exacerbates agricultural risks through reduced water availability and erratic weather, hindering sustainable growth. Initiatives targeting green jobs in and eco-tourism seek to address these issues by building technical capacities, though legislative and funding gaps persist.

Education and Infrastructure

Educational Institutions

Al-Balqa Applied University, with its main campus in As-Salt, serves as the primary higher education institution in the city, founded in 1997 as a government-supported entity focused on applied bachelor's and programs across disciplines such as , , and health sciences. The university operates six faculties on the Salt campus, emphasizing practical training and serving students from and beyond, with enrollment supporting regional development in technical fields. Al-Salt College, integrated as the flagship component of Al-Balqa Applied University, provides , bachelor's, and postgraduate programs in areas including business, , and applied sciences, accredited for quality in vocational and higher education. At the secondary level, Salt Secondary , established in , holds historical significance as Jordan's first and oldest formal , having educated numerous national leaders and contributing to early modern in the region. Public primary and secondary schools, such as Um Amarah Elementary Mixed School and Um Jouzeh Secondary Comprehensive Mixed School, operate under the Ministry of , providing to local students in Arabic-medium curricula aligned with national standards.

Healthcare and Public Services

Al-Hussein Salt Hospital, operated by Jordan's Ministry of Health, serves as the primary public healthcare facility in As-Salt, providing comprehensive services including emergency care, inpatient treatment, and specialized departments such as orthopedics and maternity. The hospital underwent expansion in February 2024, enhancing outpatient clinics and overall capacity to address growing demand in . Salt General Hospital complements these services with additional offerings in general , , and maternity care for local residents. In July 2025, Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah inaugurated the Jordan Digital Health Centre in As-Salt, establishing a virtual hospital at the site of the former Al-Salt Hospital. This facility integrates digital telemedicine and connects to five major public hospitals and three healthcare centers in its initial phase, aiming to expand remote consultations and specialized services like orthopedics, pediatrics, and gynecology across Jordan. The initiative represents a regional advancement in digital healthcare infrastructure. Historically, the English Hospital, established in 1883 by Anglican missionaries, introduced modern medical practices to Transjordan as the area's first , focusing on amid limited . Contemporary public services in As-Salt include management handled by the Greater Salt Municipality, though studies highlight ongoing challenges such as inefficient collection and disposal practices, contributing to environmental concerns. Water supply relies on the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), with a 2023 energy efficiency project rehabilitating pumping stations in As-Salt to optimize distribution, reduce energy costs, and improve reliability amid national scarcity. is provided through the national grid managed by the National Electric Power Company, ensuring broad access consistent with 's 99% electrification rate, though local distribution faces occasional strains from .

Culture and Society

Architectural and Urban Heritage

As-Salt's urban fabric developed prominently during the late Ottoman period, particularly from 1870 to 1950, when it served as a key trading hub linking the eastern desert to the Mediterranean coasts. Built across three closely spaced hills in the Balqa highland, the city's layout features narrow, winding lanes and clustered residential structures that adapt to the steep , fostering communal interactions through shared courtyards and terraces. The architecture predominantly utilizes local yellow , creating a cohesive visual identity with buildings distinguished by their earthy tones and robust . Traditional houses exemplify a fusion of Islamic and Ottoman influences, incorporating elements such as cross-vaulted ceilings, iwans (semi-open halls), and intricate stone that provides thermal regulation suited to the region's climate. These residences, often multi-story with ground floors for storage or and upper levels for living quarters, reflect the socio-economic roles of families who dominated the city's growth. Notable examples include the Qaqish House, constructed between 1895 and 1900, which showcases simple yet harmonious design with cross vaults and a direct relationship to its surrounding urban context. Public structures, such as madafas (guest houses) like Al Khalili Madafa, further embody the city's heritage of hospitality, featuring expansive reception areas and decorative stonework. This architectural ensemble, preserved in the historic core, underscores As-Salt's role as a center of cultural exchange, with over 150 documented traditional buildings contributing to its recognition in 2021 for outstanding universal value in urban hospitality and tolerance.

Religious Sites and Interfaith Tolerance

As-Salt features several prominent religious sites reflecting its historical role as a center for both Islamic and Christian worship. The , originally constructed in the from mud and straw, represents the city's oldest mosque and underwent reconstruction in later periods to incorporate diverse architectural influences. The St. George Orthodox Church, known locally as Al-Khader Church, was built in 1682 around a associated with a miracle attributed to Saint George, a figure venerated by both and as Al-Khidr in Islamic . Additional sites include the and the Small Mosque, which contribute to the skyline shared by minarets and church towers. Islamic shrines such as the Maqam of Prophet Shuaib in the southern region and Prophet Joshua's Shrine further highlight the city's prophetic heritage. The city's religious landscape exemplifies interfaith coexistence, with Muslims and Christians historically developing non-segregated urban quarters and traditions of mutual hospitality. This tolerance is evident in shared reverence for sites like Al-Khader Church, where worshipers from both faiths pray, underscoring Saint George's dual significance across religions. UNESCO recognized As-Salt as a "Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality" in its 2021 World Heritage inscription, noting how the integrated development of mosques and churches fosters interreligious harmony. Local traditions of cohabitation, including joint participation in community events, have sustained this environment, with the city's mixed population—predominantly Muslim with a notable Christian minority—maintaining peaceful relations amid Jordan's broader monotheistic context. Such dynamics contrast with regional tensions elsewhere, rooted in As-Salt's organic social fabric rather than imposed policies.

Local Traditions, Cuisine, and Social Structure

As-Salt's social structure is rooted in a tradition of interfaith tolerance and communal , where Muslim and Christian residents have coexisted peacefully for centuries, sharing neighborhoods and mutual support systems without segregation. This harmony is exemplified by the practice of madafas, traditional guest houses maintained by families to host travelers and foster urban , a custom influenced by regional social welfare norms that prioritize collective care over individualism. ties remain strong, with residents often describing their interactions as familial, emphasizing affection, brotherhood, and reciprocal aid during events like weddings or hardships. Local traditions reflect this cohesive fabric, including the shared observance of religious festivals across faiths, such as and exchanging food and greetings during or , which reinforces bonds through rituals of inclusion rather than division. Preservation of is evident in institutions like the local museum, which displays attire, household artifacts, and crafts passed down generations, alongside annual cultural events that celebrate heritage through music, dance, and to uphold values of . These practices, sustained amid modernization, distinguish As-Salt as a living repository of intangible cultural elements tied to its Ottoman-era urban identity. Cuisine in As-Salt centers on communal Jordanian staples prepared with local ingredients, emphasizing dishes shared during family gatherings or festivals to embody hospitality. , lamb cooked in fermented sauce and served over rice with nuts, serves as a cornerstone meal, often featuring or sheep from nearby highlands and symbolizing generosity when hosted in madafas. Markets in the city offer fresh produce, spices, and specialties like wraps or , alongside baked goods such as flatbreads topped with , reflecting daily routines influenced by agricultural surroundings and grilling techniques adapted to urban life. These foods prioritize hearty, - and herb-based flavors over novelty, with meals typically eaten by hand from shared platters to strengthen social ties.

Tourism and Preservation

Key Attractions and Visitor Sites

As-Salt's visitor sites primarily feature Ottoman-era mansions, archaeological repositories, and interfaith religious structures clustered on its terraced hills, drawing tourists for guided walks like the 1-kilometer Harmony Trail that links the Historic Museum with surrounding heritage buildings. The city's compact layout facilitates exploration of these attractions, which highlight its 19th-century prosperity as an administrative and trade hub under Ottoman rule. Al-Salt Castle, perched on Jabal al-Qal'a hill, consists of 13th-century ruins originally built in 1220 AD by Ayyubid ruler King Issa bin Ayoub as a defensive outpost equipped with rooms, a , and a water for strategic oversight of the region. Visitors ascend to the site for vistas encompassing the Balqa Governorate's valleys, though the structure remains unrestored and accessible via steep paths. The As-Salt Archaeological Museum, located in the early 20th-century Touqan House, houses chronological exhibits spanning the Chalcolithic Age to the late Islamic period, featuring pottery, glassware, coins, tools, and mosaics primarily sourced from local Balqa excavations, with some items dating back 5,000 years to Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic contexts. Religious landmarks underscore As-Salt's historical coexistence of faiths: the Great Mosque, first erected in the using mud and straw before later reconstructions, stands as the city's central Islamic edifice near key commercial areas. The St. George Orthodox Church, constructed in 1682 atop a linked to reported saintly apparitions and miracles, serves as one of Jordan's oldest Christian shrines, drawing pilgrims with its icons and vaulted interior. The Abu Jaber House, built from 1896 to 1905 for a prominent local family by architect Abdel Rahman al Aqrouq, operates as the Folklore Museum, preserving artifacts of daily life, traditional costumes, and architectural details representative of As-Salt's vernacular style. Al-Hammam Street, lined with restored Ottoman bathhouses and merchant homes, exemplifies adapted to the hilly terrain, while peripheral sites like the shrines of Prophet (Yusha) and Prophet Job (Khirbet Ayyoub) attract those interested in biblical-era associations.

UNESCO World Heritage Inscription

As-Salt was inscribed on the World Heritage List on 27 July 2021 during the 43rd session of the , designated as "As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality." The site qualifies under criteria (ii) and (iii) as a spanning 24.68 hectares, with an associated to protect its integrity. This recognition affirms its outstanding universal value (OUV) rooted in the city's "" from the 1860s to the , when it served as the capital of Transjordan and a key trade hub in the late Ottoman , fostering intercultural exchanges among local , merchants from , , and , Ottoman officials, and Christian missionaries. Under criterion (ii), As-Salt exemplifies significant interchanges of human values in architecture, town-planning, and cultural practices, evidenced by the fusion of local traditions with European influences like and neo-colonial styles in its approximately 650 historic buildings, including distinctive three-bay houses and public spaces such as madafas (guest houses). These developments reflect broader Levantine transformations during Ottoman reforms, integrating tribal-rural elements with urban merchant culture and linking the city to its agricultural hinterland. Criterion (iii) underscores the site's exceptional testimony to a living cultural tradition of tolerance and urban hospitality, characterized by interfaith without segregated neighborhoods, a socio-urban welfare system ( ijtimai), and communal practices like dawaween gatherings at Sahet al-Ain square, which persist today. The inscribed historic urban core demonstrates high integrity in its physical attributes—dense fabric of buildings, streets, and public areas—and authenticity in materials (e.g., yellow stone ), , and ongoing use, supported by conservation efforts from the As-Salt Greater Municipality, including adaptive reuse of structures like the Abu Jaber House Museum. This inscription, following multiple prior nominations over three decades, highlights As-Salt's role as a southern Ottoman urban frontier offering universal lessons in coexistence amid diverse populations.

Conservation Efforts and Urbanization Pressures

The Greater Salt Municipality established the City Development Projects Unit in to coordinate safeguarding and conservation of the historic urban fabric. Site-specific conservation plans have been prepared for 22 historic buildings to guide restoration and , supported by Jordan's Law of Architectural and Urban Protection (No. 5 of ) and Cities, Villages and Buildings Planning Law (No. 79 of 1966). Following the 2021 World Heritage inscription, a comprehensive Conservation Management Plan was developed, including Core Special Regulations endorsed in 2014 to regulate interventions in heritage zones. In July 2024, Italy's Agency for Development Cooperation and UN-Habitat signed a 2.5 million agreement to rehabilitate public spaces, enhance green areas, and valorize living heritage, directly aligning with the Conservation Management Plan to foster inclusive urban revitalization. Digital technologies, such as (HBIM), have been applied to support the full conservation cycle from planning to monitoring, while a Digital Conservation Handbook addresses documentation challenges for traditional . Urbanization exerts significant pressure on As-Salt's heritage, with intrusive modern buildings and development encroachments threatening the site's and visual coherence. At least three historic sites have been completely destroyed, highlighting gaps in enforcement prior to enhanced post-inscription measures. Rapid urban expansion around heritage buildings has led to increased risks of physical deterioration and loss of intangible cultural qualities, as identified in surveys of the World Heritage-listed area. Empty plots and unregulated infill further disrupt the traditional urban fabric, necessitating stricter zoning to balance growth with preservation.

International Relations

Twin Cities and Partnerships

As-Salt has established twin city agreements with in and in , promoting mutual cultural, educational, and economic exchanges between the municipalities. These relationships, documented in international sister city registries, aim to enhance local governance practices and heritage preservation efforts. In September 2025, the Greater Salt Municipality hosted a high-level delegation from Morocco to discuss potential twinning arrangements with Fez and Meknes, focusing on shared urban heritage and development cooperation. While not yet formalized, these talks reflect ongoing interest in expanding international ties with cities emphasizing historical architecture and community initiatives. Beyond twinning, As-Salt engages in targeted partnerships for urban revitalization. In July 2024, the municipality signed a €2.5 million agreement with the Italian government, facilitated by UN-Habitat, to implement the "Green Al-Salt" project, which enhances public spaces, promotes sustainable living heritage, and supports socio-economic recovery through green infrastructure and community involvement. This initiative prioritizes empirical improvements in urban livability, drawing on Italy's expertise in heritage-led development.

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