If there’s one spot that captures Amman’s soul, it’s Jabal al-Qal’a, the Citadel. Set high above the city, it’s a place echoing with civilizations past. Up here you can walk among the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, stand before a Roman hand carved in marble, and admire the remains of an Umayyad palace complex (above), its domed entrance framing a view of the valley below. As the late-afternoon light washes the city in gold, the Citadel is where Amman’s layered history feels most tangible. Have a look at the small but rich archaeological museum showcasing the Paleolithic era through the Byzantine and Islamic periods, watch the sun dip behind the hills, and listen as the muezzin’s call rolls from one minaret to another — it’s a moment of quiet grandeur that sums up the spirit of Jordan itself. And right opposite the Citadel, the 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman Theater is impressive indeed, and still used for concerts, festivals, and other cultural events; there´s a small (500-seat) theater right alongside it called the Odeon.
Read more in my post When in Jordan, Do Make Time for Capital Amman!
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