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Archaeological remains of Ammonite, Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods, and magnificent views of Amman
History and culture. Over 2,000 artifacts, incl. 8700 years old Ain Ghazal Statues, Nabataean exhibits, Dead Sea Scrolls
On the Amman Citadel. Artefacts from archaeological sites of the country, from the Paleolithic to the Islamic Era
The impressive Roman monument from the 2nd century AD can seat up to 6,000 people, and is used again for performances today.
Built in the 2nd cent. AD for musical performances on the Eastern side of the Roman Forum, about 500 seats
Main public fountain of old Philadelphia, built end of the 2nd cent. AD, in a short distance from the Roman Theater
The most important Jordanian art center, located in six historical buildings, with an archaeological site in the garden.
Art, Architecture, Archaeology. Darat al Funun's support of contemporary arts from the Arab world; history of the location.
Founded in 1980. Collection of over 2,800 works mainly from Asia and Africa in two buildings connected by a Sculpture Park.
Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress. Largest collection of Jordanian and Palestinian costumes from the 19th/20th cent.
Old building, preserved by Mamdouh Bisharat as a house open for visitors and venue for cultural events
About 40,000 coins from more than 2,500 years, incl. a Nabatean collection; also ancient weights. Publications, library.
In the Western hall of the Roman Theatre. Daily life from the 19th and early 20th cent. from Jordanian regions.
In the Eastern halls of the Roman Theatre. Jordanian and Palestinian heritage, collection of Byzantine mosaics.
The blue-domed mosque, built in the 1980s by the late King Hussein as a memorial to his grandfather, is open to Non-Muslim visitors.
Rujm al-Malfuf (North), one of the largest and best preserved ancient tower complexes in Amman. Roman, most probably built on an Iron-Age II structure.
Amman
Late Antique town built over Nabataean and Roman structures with impressive basalt buildings.
On the footsteps of the Nabataeans in Jordan, from the Red Sea via their legendary capital Petra to the north.
Remains of Nabataean water supply, Roman fort and bathhouse, Byzantine churches, Abbasid manor house.
Web guide for cultural travellers - a wealth of information and photos.
Contemporary art, archaeology, art history, architecture, cultural heritage.
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