Amman Citadel, Archaeological site and hill in central Amman, Jordan
The Amman Citadel spans across a hilltop at 850 meters above sea level, enclosed by a 1700-meter wall with Roman temples and Islamic palaces.
The site evolved from Bronze Age fortifications in 1800 BCE through multiple civilizations, including Ammonites, Romans, Byzantines, and Umayyads until the 13th century.
The Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace demonstrate the architectural fusion of Roman and Islamic design elements throughout the archaeological complex.
Visitors can access the site daily through the main entrance, with guided tours available and the Jordan Archaeological Museum located within the complex.
The Amman Citadel Inscription represents the oldest known text in the Ammonite language, discovered among the Iron Age remains.
Location: Amman
GPS coordinates: 31.95470,35.93430
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.
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