Madaba Archaeological Park

Madaba Archaeological Park is an archaeological museum in the center of Madaba, Jordan, that preserves ruins and artworks from different historical periods. The site displays ancient Christian and Byzantine buildings with colorful mosaics, Roman streets, and several churches where visitors can walk among the remains and see detailed floor decorations.

The park was established in the early 1990s to protect and display ruins and mosaics from Roman, Byzantine, and early Christian periods. The oldest artworks date back to the 1st century BCE, while many structures were damaged or transformed during the Byzantine era and later by earthquakes.

Madaba is famous for its mosaics, which are colorful artworks made with tiny stones. These floor decorations show scenes from the Bible and daily routines, telling stories about how people lived and worshipped centuries ago.

The park is easily reached from different streets in Madaba and is within walking distance of the visitor center. Opening hours change by season, and a Jordan Pass covers admission, making the visit affordable and convenient for most travelers.

The oldest known mosaic in Jordan, dating back around 2,000 years, comes from an ancient bathhouse and can be seen here. This rare discovery offers an extraordinary glimpse into life from two millennia ago.