Temple of Hercules

The Temple of Hercules is a Roman ruin within Amman Citadel featuring six limestone columns standing about 10 meters tall. The structure spans roughly 30 by 24 meters and forms a distinctive part of the ancient complex on the hilltop.

Construction took place between 161 and 166 AD during Geminius Marcianus' administration, marking Roman rule in the Province of Arabia. This temple was one of many religious buildings the Romans built across their eastern territories.

The temple displays Roman building methods through classical features like the columned entrance and inner sanctuary that visitors can still examine today. These surviving elements show how the Roman people expressed their religious beliefs and artistic values through architecture.

The site is open daily and from the top you can see across the entire city and surrounding hills. Wear comfortable shoes since the location sits on a hillside with uneven paths and terrain.

Three giant stone fingers and an elbow belong to a Hercules statue that once towered over 12 meters tall above the temple. These monumental remains reveal the scale of religious devotion the place once commanded.

Location: Amman

Inception: 162

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Elevation above the sea: 838 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Museum St 132, Amman, Jordan

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00

Phone: +962785085912

GPS coordinates: 31.95380,35.93490

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25