Visit of Archaeological museum in Amman

History on Citadel hill

Petr Liška
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Inserted: 27.09.2014
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Right in the middle of historic ruins on the hill Jabal al-Qal'a (Citadel hill) is the building of Archaeological Museum. Although it is really small in size, there are several interesting exhibits from prehistory up to the 15th century. So it is definitely worth a short visit.
 

The sculptures from the Roman period

In the museum you will find mainly pottery and sculptures from different periods in the history of Jordan.
 

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Remains of Roman decoration

Most of the exhibits are from the Roman era.
 

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Copy of plaster from spas in Jericho

Plaster from the seventh century AD
 

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Huge amphoraes

There are exposed more than two-meter high amphoraes.

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