Jordan Madaba Governorate is located in the south-central part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is bordered by the governorates of Amman, Balqa, Karak, and Ma'an. The governorate is home to the ancient city of Madaba, which is known as the City of Mosaics due to its many famous mosaics, as well as the city of Madaba and other smaller towns and villages.
The governorate has a long and rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Neolithic period. Excavations in the area have uncovered artifacts from the Chalcolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Byzantine and Islamic periods.
The city of Madaba is believed to have been founded in the 6th century BC by the Moabites. The city was an important trading center in the region and was known for its production of mosaics. The city was conquered by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and it was later taken over by the Byzantines in the 4th century. During this period, Madaba was an important Christian center and was home to a number of churches, including the Church of the Apostles, which is still standing today.
The city was conquered by the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century, and it was later taken over by the Crusaders. In the 13th century, Madaba was taken over by the Mamluks and then by the Ottomans in the 16th century.
During the 19th century, Madaba was an important center of trade and commerce. It was also an important center of education, with a number of schools and universities being established in the city.
During the 20th century, Madaba was an important center of the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans, and it was also an important center of the Arab-Israeli conflict. In the 21st century, Madaba has become an important center of tourism, with many visitors coming to the city to see its famous mosaics.
Today, Jordan Madaba Governorate is home to a diverse population of people from different backgrounds and cultures. The governorate is also home to a number of important sites, including the Madaba Archaeological Park, the Madaba Mosaic Map, and the Church of the Apostles.