Yarmuk

Yarmuk (al-Yarmūk) is a toponym associated with several places and historical references in the Middle East. The root is the Yarmuk River, a transboundary watercourse that originates in southern Syria and flows into Jordan, forming part of the border between the two countries. The river is best known for the Battle of Yarmuk (often rendered Yarmūk) in 636 CE, a decisive conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate that secured Muslim control of Syria and the broader Levant.

In modern geography, Yarmuk Camp refers to a Palestinian refugee encampment in southern Damascus, established in the mid-20th century and administered by UNRWA. It has been a focal point in regional humanitarian issues and has experienced significant disruption during periods of conflict in Syria.

Yarmouk University is a public university located in Irbid, Jordan, named after the Yarmouk region. It is one of Jordan’s major higher education institutions, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The term Yarmuk also appears in various other place names and historical references tied to the Levant. Overall, Yarmuk serves as a historical and geographic toponym linked to the river, the region around it, and significant events and institutions that bear its name.