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The Madaba Archaeological Park was established to preserve and make accessible to the public archaeological remains from Roman times and several valuable Byzantine mosaic floors. It was opened in 1995 and consists of two sections (more about).
In this eastern section, the oldest mosaic fragment ever found in Jordan is displayed right at the entrance, shown in an exhibition of mosaics from the region. One of the highlights of Jordan's mosaic art is the floor of the Hippolytus Hall, a rare piece that depicts an ancient myth. Together with the ruins of the round Church of the Virgin Mary, it is protected by a stone shelter designed by architect Ammar Khammash.
Walking along the preserved portion of a Roman road you reach the mosaics of the Crypt of St. Elianus, as well as the courtyard and buildings of the Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration (MIMAR).
Madaba Archaeological Park 1
Entrance from Abu Bakr As-Siddiq St.
a few meters from the Madaba Visitors Center
Location on map
Opening hours:
Summer 8 am - 6:30 pm
Nov. - April 8 am - 4 pm
April and May 8 am - 5:30 pm
Ramadan 8 am - 3:30 pm
(Information without guarantee, times may change)
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These informative photo tours present some of the main attractions of Madaba, Jordan's City of Mosaics.