The Ancient Jordanians were a people group known as the Moabites, who lived in the area of modern-day Jordan. They were an ancient Semitic-speaking people who were closely related to the Israelites and were mentioned in the Bible. The Moabites were known for their agricultural skills and were also known for their production of pottery and other crafts. They were a powerful nation in the region during the Iron Age and were eventually conquered by the Assyrians in the 8th century BC.