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Quick facts
- The Amman Citadel, one of the oldest continually inhabited places in the world, features remnants from the Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods, making it a rich archaeological site.
- The city's Rainbow Street is famous for its vibrant cafés and boutique shops, and it has become a popular social hub since the early 2000s, attracting both locals and tourists.
- Home to the stunning Temple of Hercules, the Amman Citadel boasts 14-meter-high columns that date back to the 2nd century AD, showcasing the city's Roman heritage.
- The Jordan Museum, located in the heart of Amman, opened its doors in 2014 and houses over 2,000 artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and a 9,000-year-old statue from the Neolithic period.
- Amman's King Abdullah I Mosque, completed in 1989, is renowned for its striking blue dome and can accommodate up to 7,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest mosques in Jordan.
Travel details
- Country
- Jordan
- Coordinates
- 31.9539, 35.9106
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