Amman Citadel

Information

Jabal al-Qal'a has been occupied since the Bronze Age. Standing remains include the Temple of Hercules, an Umayyad palace, and a Byzantine church. The on-site Jordan Archaeological Museum holds artefacts from across the country, including some of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

How to visit

Reach the Citadel by taxi or a steep walk up from downtown Amman. The viewpoint over the Roman Theatre and the old city is best at sunset. Modest clothing is appreciated. The site is open daily; ticket prices are reduced with the Jordan Pass.

• Stop 1

  Temple of Hercules

  Roman temple from the 2nd century CE with two surviving columns.

• Stop 2

  Umayyad Palace

  Early Islamic palace complex with a restored domed audience hall.

• Stop 3

  Archaeological Museum

  A compact museum holding 9,000 years of Jordanian artefacts.