Great signage helped us understand the sight . . .

. . . And a quick history of the region.

Our guide show us ancient washing basins

The earliest known statute done by man; Neolithic found at Jericho

The Roman arena. Secret tunnels led from where we are standing down to the arena and hippodrome.

Citadel

October 1, 2019 in Jordan ⋅ 84 °F

Ancient Amman. Jerash was to the north but Amman was itself a city of the Decapolis (a trading partnership, of sorts) . Continuously inhabited since 1800 BC (the Bronze Age), and referred to in the Old Testament as Rabbath. Rebuilt about 250 BC by Ptolomy ruler Philadelphus. Redesigned during Herod's Roman rule around 30 BC. This is the highest hill in Amman. Interesting museum at the top too.Read more