• WhorledTravelersJordan & Israël 2019Traveler
    Great signage helped us understand the sight . . .
    Great signage helped us understand the sight . . .. . . And a quick history of the region.Our guide show us ancient washing basinsThe arenaFrom atop the CitadelPillars of the Temple of Hercules.Nabataean bust, 1st century ADThe earliest known statute done by man; Neolithic found at JerichoThe Roman arena. Secret tunnels led from where we are standing down to the arena and hippodrome.

    Jebel Al Qula'a / Philadelphia / 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