History of Jordan: Some people settled in Jordan about 50,000 years BC, but the actual history of the country dates back to the Bronze Age period - that is, the period between 3200-1950 BC - and until the Iron Age.Then, in the period between the 2nd and 4th centuries BC, the Greeks ruled the region, and they contributed to building civilization and the education system.Cities such as Philadelphia and Jadara were built during their reign, and scholars and thinkers appeared at that time.