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The Jordan Museum

The Jordan Museum

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The Jordan Museum serves as a comprehensive national centre for learning and knowledge that reflects Jordan’s history and culture. Designed by the late Jordanian architect Jafar Tukan, it was inaugurated in 2013.

The Jordan Museum tells the ‘Story of Jordan’ both chronologically and thematically, utilizing graphics, over 2,000 artifacts on loan from the Department of Antiquities, and specially designed materials. A part of the collection originates from the old Archaeological Museum on Amman's citadel.

Photo tour in 12 chapters:

The building

The building in Ras el Ain, designed by Jafar Tukan, inaugurated in 2013

Entrance hall

Two highlights: the Vegetation Goddess, and the Al-Muwaqqar Capital

Ain Ghazal statues

Among the earliest large-scale human figures, from 8700 - 8500 years ago

Stone Ages

From the beginnings of sedentariness (12,500 BC), until the Late Chalcolithic

Nomadic Culture

Bedouin lifestyle and culture, nomadic goods and utensils, rock inscriptions

Bronze and Iron Ages

Exhibits from the periods between 3600 BC and 332 BC, additional information

Communication and Writing

History of Communication and Writing in Jordan, with interactive screens

Hellenistic Period

Iraq al-Amir/Qasr al-Abd; pottery, coins from the 3rd to the 1st century BC

Nabataean hall

Exhibits from different sites; information about Nabataean society and art

Roman Period

From the beginning of the Roman occupation in 63 BC until the 4th century

Byzantine Period

Exhibits from the 4th century until the Muslim conquest in 636

Dead Sea Scrolls

Writings from the 3rd century BC to the 1st AD, incl. the only Copper Scroll

Address, location

The Jordan Museum

Ali Ben Abi Taleb St. 10
Ras Al-Ain, Amman
Jordan

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See also in Art Destination Jordan:

Umm al-Jimal

Umm al-Jimal

Late Antique town built over Nabataean and Roman structures with impressive basalt buildings.
Nabataean Route

Nabataean Route

On the footsteps of the Nabataeans in Jordan, from the Red Sea via their legendary capital Petra to the north.
Humayma

Humayma

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.

Supported by
Jordan Tourism Board

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