It is easy to lose your footing, and tumble back down, bouncing off the steps like the sacrificial victims of a thousand years ago.

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From here, retrace your steps back down the steep side-streets to the hustle and bustle of downtown, also known as Jabal Amman.

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Often, right down to how many steps back the quarterback will take before he plants his foot and throws the ball.

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