The citadel of Amman sits at the top of the highest hill in the city called ‘Jebel Al Qala’a’, and at 850 meters above sea level, the ancient site overlooks the whole capital.

AMMAN — While most visitors to the Amman Citadel head towards the well-known landmarks on the western side, such as the Temple of Hercules, the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Umayyad Palace, few ...

2. Visit the Amman Roman Theatre Now that you’ve seen the Roman Theater from the Citadel, it’s time to go down into the valley and explore this remnant of Roman Philadelphia.

20 February 2009 Amman - Visitors to the Amman Citadel this summer will have a new experience.A site management plan entails the establishment of a visitors centre and a new package of services. The ...

The Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules Contested by countless emperors and kings in its thousands of years of prominence, Amman’s history of conquest can be traced in the hilltop ruins of the Amman ...

The renewed excavations, which started in the spring of 2024, focus on the lower terrace of the Amman Citadel, where initial findings have revealed substantial architectural remains, particularly from ...

The first phase of the “Requalification of Citadel-Roman Theatre Trail” is complete, and work is underway to restore a number of heritage houses and construct a reception building, according to the ...

Walk or take an Uber to the Amman Citadel (it looks close on a map, but the hills to get there are killer). Spend some time exploring the ancient Roman and Umayyad ruins, then walk down the hill ...

Amman’s hip-hop scene and the important messages behind its street art not only reveal a different side to the capital but also demonstrate that, as this city evolves, its artists have a lot ...

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is often overlooked by visitors to the country in favour of the more popular sites - but this vibrant city has so much to offer.