International Academy of Pathology
Dr. Eyas Hattab, Dr. Mostafa Fraig and Dr. Samer Al-Quran attended the Annual XXXII Congress of International Academy of Pathology in Dead Sea, Jordan where they were conveners, speakers and participants. IAP took place October 14th through the 18th and what a trip it was! Check out some highlights!
It's selfie time with Dr. Hattab! Joining him is Dr. Caterina Giannini of the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Daniel Brat of Northwestern University, Dr. Arie Perry of UCSF and Dr. Federico Roncaroli from University of Manchester.
Dr. Hattab being interviewed by Jordan TV station addressing the contribution to science and the practice of medicine the IAP meeting provided.
Enjoying the sites of Jordan!
The ancient Greco-Roman city of Gerasa (modern day Jerash); the Oval forum and colonnaded street. The Jerash ruins are said to be the "best-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy". For some more history on this you can visit Jerash Ruins of Jordan or just ask Khaled, Dr. Al-Quran or Dr. Hattab!
The sun shining down into Petra, one of the most famous archeological sites in the world. The city was built in the 1st century BC and flourished through trade in frankincense, myrrh and spices. Most of the city was destroyed in the 4th century AD due to a large earthquake in 363 AD. Changes in trade routes and natural disasters contributed to Petra being deserted by the middle of the 7th century.
Jordan is home to the Baptism site of Jesus, a pilgrimage site. Referred to as "Al-Maghtas" in Arabic, it is located on the east side of the Jordan River. For a deeper story on this location, you can visit The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
The neuropathology nerds enjoyed a day trip to Petra. Here is a view of the Treasury (or Al Khazna). The Treasury's true purpose is unknown; some archeologists believe it to be a temple while others believe it to be a place where important documents were stored. During a recent excavation, a graveyard was discovered underneath the Treasury.
Umm Qais at sunset, The ruins of Gadara, an ancient Greek city and member of the Decapolis are shown. This site is amazing! Standing at the site, you can see the Roman ruins, an abandoned Ottoman-era village and views of three countries (Jordan, Syria, Israel/Palestine) all at once.
Nothing like taking a group shot at the the Siq, the narrow passage in the rocks that leads to Petra, one of the 7 wonders of the world!
Transportation in Petra is no joke!
Did you know?
Amman was named Philadelphia by the Greeks, who rebuilt it as one of the cities of the Decapolis. Before that, it was called Rabbath Ammon (the capital of the Ammonites). Amman has the largest population in Jordan. This picture was taken at the Amman citadel. For more information, please visit Amman Citadel