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This quiz first posted on (07/29/10). Until solved, a new clue is added each weekday morning by 8:00am CDT. A $100 cash prize is paid to the person who submits the first correct answer, and anyone (worldwide) can participate. 
Clue #1
(07/29/10)
This place was built during the time of the most celebrated member of a dynasty; he created one of the largest empires in ancient history. (It is not known when the area was first inhabited, but it is believed that the city was built by the Macedonian army during the reign of Alexander the Great) Clue #2
(07/29/10)
It was invaded and destroyed a handful of times, and still is became the region's largest city and its potential capital. (When Prince Abdullah I rose to power, it seemed to be the city that would be chosen as the capital of the new kingdom since most of the industry and commerce flowed through here. In fact, Prince Abdullah picked the city as the capital of his emerging emirate but changed his mind and moved his compound and entourage to Amman when he and the notables of Salt had a disagreement) 
Salt, Jordan The first correct answer received was submitted by: Elaine Mack, West Covina, California, USA The next Quiz will be posted Friday, July 30, 2010 by 8:00AM CDT. 
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