Naturally, the majority of landmarks in Jordan are located in Amman or neighboring areas. Amman Citadel is one of the key landmarks in the city. It is a historic site that was the location of the ancient city of Philadelphia. The Citadel is a fantastic place to see antique history come alive and learn more about the life of people in the Roman Empire period and before Christianity. Even tourists, who are not interested in ruins and antiquity, find the Citadel stunning and breath-taking.
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The Citadel Hill has ruins of a Roman shrine called the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine temple, and the Umayyad Palace. All these landmarks are located close to each other. Don’t forget to visit the local Archeology Museum, which exhibition is dedicated to archaeological discoveries and findings that date back to the Bible times. In the museum, visitors can see the famous Dead Sea Scrolls (also known as Qumran Caves Scrolls) that were found close to the Dead Sea shore. A part of these scrolls is exhibited in Israel, but the museum in Amman also has a very interesting collection.
Centuries ago, the Umayyad Palace was massive and gorgeous, elegant and skillfully made. We can only imagine that because now the palace is largely in ruins with only one part surviving. No one destroyed the palace deliberately, and time didn’t turn its stones into dust. However, an earthquake in Amman didn’t have mercy on this fabulous palace complex. Only the marvelous entrance gate, the hall, and columns have survived. Even these ruins are worth the attention of tourists because they date back to the 1st century. The temple of Hercules located nearby is no less amazing. It dates back to the 2nd century. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Not far from the capital city, only 12 kilometers away from it, travelers can visit Kan Zaman complex that is currently a museum and one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country. Visitors can visit ancient stables, warehouses, and houses. Everything was carefully restored and looks simply gorgeous. The name of the complex can be translated as “into the past”. Visitors are welcome to not only explore everything and take memorable photographs but also try authentic local cuisine, purchase interesting items created by local artisans, relax with shisha, and drink delicious Jordanian coffee with cardamom.
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The Royal Automobile Museum, which is also open in the capital, is another wonderful destination that is worth visiting. The museum is interesting to visit even for those who are not fond of cars. Even females and small girls will find it exciting to explore the diverse exhibition of the museum, leave alone men and boys! However, this museum is not only about admiring exclusive cars. It is also a wonderful place to get acquainted with history. The museum’s exhibition is dedicated to the reign of the Hashemites in Jordan, and cars are a marvelous illustration of the life of deceased King Hussein.
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Jerash is one more important destination for tourists. In this city, there are as many as 18 churches built during the Byzantine times. The majority of these churches are decorated with skillful mosaics. It is really worth visiting at least a couple of them. Local Museum of Archaeology is another interesting destination, in which visitors can see artifacts found during archaeological excavations in the city and its surroundings. The exhibition covers a big period of time, from the neolith epoch to the period of Mamluks. Ceramics, marble, mosaics, metal and glass antiquities, old coins, and jewelry – the museum exhibits all these items and many more. Don’t forget to visit the garden that is adjacent to the museum as there are beautiful marble statues and sarcophagi.
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It is literally a crime to visit Jordan and fail to see Petra. This is an ancient city carved right into pink sandstone cliffs more than two thousand years ago. “Pink city that is half as old as the time itself” – this is how locals describe Petra. In the past, Petra was an administrative center of the Nabatean Kingdom. It is a fantastic, truly enchanting place that is full of mystics, elegance, and antiquity. Petra has survived until modern days in almost an ideal condition. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is often mentioned as one of the modern Wonders of the World.
Naturally, the majority of landmarks in Jordan are located in Amman or neighboring areas. Amman Citadel is one of the key landmarks in the city. It is a historic site that was the location of the ancient city of Philadelphia. The Citadel is a fantastic place to see antique history come alive and learn more about the life of people in the Roman Empire period and before Christianity. Even tourists, who are not interested in ruins and antiquity, find the Citadel stunning and breath-taking.
The Royal Automobile Museum, which is also open in the capital, is another wonderful destination that is worth visiting. The museum is interesting to visit even for those who are not fond of cars. Even females and small girls will find it exciting to explore the diverse exhibition of the museum, leave alone men and boys! However, this museum is not only about admiring exclusive cars. It is also a wonderful place to get acquainted with history. The museum’s exhibition is dedicated to the reign of the Hashemites in Jordan, and cars are a marvelous illustration of the life of deceased King Hussein.
It is literally a crime to visit Jordan and fail to see Petra. This is an ancient city carved right into pink sandstone cliffs more than two thousand years ago. “Pink city that is half as old as the time itself” – this is how locals describe Petra. In the past, Petra was an administrative center of the Nabatean Kingdom. It is a fantastic, truly enchanting place that is full of mystics, elegance, and antiquity. Petra has survived until modern days in almost an ideal condition. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is often mentioned as one of the modern Wonders of the World. 
