[4] Since ancient times, Al-Turrah has been known for its cultivation of grain, which for many years was the only agricultural crop in the city and the entire Hauran Plain region.

"[14] In accordance with the available evidence, the appellation Al-Turrah, by which the town is designated, is understood to signify, in Arabic lexicography, a limb, a corner, or a summit.

Al-Turrah was delineated by the Swiss traveler Johann Ludwig Burckhardt during his passage through the area, noting that it is situated on a series of low plateaus.

No alternative appellations are documented, such as Sobh Al-Asha as referenced by Al-Qalqashandi, or the historical account of King Al-Zahir as detailed by Ibn Shaddad.

[15][16] In Mu'jam al-Buldān, Yaqut al-Hamawi references a village in Africa called Turrah, noting that its name is derived from the Arabic word for the hem of a garment.

[20] Al-Turrah represents the principal gateway to the tunnel and constitutes the initial water collection point along its extensive route to Umm Qais, formerly known as Gadara.

The Roman Emperor Hadrian initiated its construction in 130 AD, with the project spanning over 80 years and comprising numerous discontinuous phases.

It is documented that Umar ibn al-Khattab traversed Al-Turrah on his expedition to Damascus, where he conducted a prayer in the Umari Mosque, which was subsequently named in his honor.

During the Mamluk period, the city served as a significant hub for the transportation of mail, and a lighthouse was constructed and utilized as a navigational aid for travelers.

Additionally, Al-Turrah played a significant role in the establishment of endowments in both Jerusalem and select educational institutions, including the Zahiriyya School in Damascus.

The inscription above the school's gate, inscribed in the Thuluth or Naskh Mamluk script, reads as follows:[23] "In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.

[Notes 2] The modern housing in Al-Turrah commenced and persists to the present day, as evidenced by the genealogical tree of the branches of the Darabsa clan, which was documented and sealed in 1886.

[Notes 3] Following their departure from Ha'il and subsequent sojourn in Tafilah, the Hashish Shammarite clan resident in Tell Shihab bestowed upon Al-Turrah a tract of land in exchange for the Darabsa's pledge of abstinence from cohabitation with Zaabi and Christians.

This agreement, which continues to be observed to this day, was reached in the context of the Hashish Shammarite clan's long-standing animosity towards Zaabi and Christians.

[31][32] During the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, a significant amount of land was allocated from the Al-Turrah region to establish educational institutions.

[36] Following the defeat of the Arab Kingdom of Syria, which had ruled the Levant following the Ottoman retreat, by French forces at the Battle of Maysalun, local governments were established in Jordan.

Al-Turrah has experienced a significant urban renaissance and the expansion of agricultural land development to match the population, which has reached thirty-five thousand inhabitants.

The decline in population observed after the sixteenth century was the result of a number of factors, including raids and inter-tribal disputes, as well as a series of years of drought.

[44] In addition to the numerous Arab nationalities, including Egyptians, Iraqis, and Syrians, there are also a number of Shiite families residing in Al-Turrah.

It is also noteworthy that the residents of the town collectively own a fleet of trucks, in addition to a number of privately-owned vehicles that are used for travel between Jordan and neighboring countries, including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.

[50] In terms of the field of telecommunications, Al-Turrah, like the rest of Jordan, fell under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).

[51][Notes 4] Consequently, mosques play a pivotal role in the architectural landscape of the city, particularly given that Islam is the official religion of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as stipulated in the Jordanian Constitution, which was enacted in 1952.

The architectural styles of the Mamluk and Umayyad periods played a significant role in the design of mosques in Al-Turrah and other locations in Jordan.

In the past, the town's mudafis or dawawin served as cultural forums where public affairs were discussed, poetry was recited, and the rebab was played, among other activities.

Mansaf is regarded as the epitome of this culinary tradition, with its preparation observed across Jordan and the Hauran, encompassing both Syrian and Jordanian influences.

A significant number of researchers have posited that Mansaf, which comprises jameed or yogurt, meat, rice or bulgur, represents the general culture of the region.

The German Bashkir, Champer, and Black dresses are the most common traditional garments worn by women in Al-Turrah and the surrounding Al-Ramtha Brigade area.

In terms of leisure activities, the city's demographics and cultural background result in a limited number of recreational venues, with the most prominent being the natural areas surrounding the town.

Additionally, the team advanced to the semi-finals of the Jordan FA Cup, maintaining its status as the sole club in the town until 2017, when Shabab Hauran SC was established.

This modification made the facility suitable for the club's sports training, thereby saving time, money, and effort for the players and the team management in general.