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Hotels 5* In Amman
Hotel InterContinental 5* A top one of the city’s famous ‘7 hills’ sits this magnificent hotel, ideally situated for the business traveler yet close to Amman’s many visitor attractions. Wonderful views are enjoyed from the majority of the tastefully conceived guest rooms whilst the interior is also extremely pleasing. Light, air and space are themes.........From 180$ per room...........(more details and special rates)	Le Royal Hotel 5* Being a member of the Leading Hotels of the World means maintaining the highest levels of comfort and hospitality. The majestic Le Royal Hotel – Amman towering over the metropolis with 31 floors, offers its guests unequaled services and facilities: deluxe guest rooms, banqueting and high-end convention facilities...........From 225$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Grand Hyatt Hotel 5* Grand Hyatt Amman is conveniently located in the heart of the capital's stately business and diplomatic district. With 316 rooms, an invaluable link to the Hyatt Tower boasting 34 fully-furnished apartments and Zara Expo, Amman's leading conference and exhibition centre. Grand Hyatt Amman is only 30 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport, the hotel is the preferred......From 225$ per room......(more details and special rates)	Four Seasons Hotel 5* Guests of Four Seasons Hotel Amman are immersed in homelike comfort and in and an ambience of exclusivity. All 195 luxurious and technologically advanced guestrooms and suites are generously sized (the largest in the city). All appointments and furnishings reflect the splendid comfort that is...........From 365$ per room............(more details and special rates)
Sheraton Al Nabil Hotel & Towers Amman 5* Clad in attractive natural white stone, the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel and Towers is located in Abdoun, the heart of Amman's business and embassy district. We also manage the Sheraton Entertainment Center, located at Abdoun circle, that includes Café de Paris and the Big Fellow Irish Pub...........From 240$ per room...............(more details and special rates)	Le Meridien Amman Hotel 5* Located within the capital city's Seven Hills in the centre of the commercial district Shmeisani, close to Ministries of Interior, supply industries and trade. The hotel provides easy access to Jabal Amman, Jabal Hussein, Sports City and the Royal Culture Centre. Jordan .......From 195$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Kempinski Hotel 5* Opened in 2005, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, With its unique and avant-garde design, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, Jordan is twelve stories high, which is situated in the heart of Amman, offers spectacular views of the city combining the charming sights and sounds.........From 175$ per room...........(more details and special rates)	Crowne Plaza Amman Hotel 5* Crowne Plaza Amman is conveniently on the Airport Road, in Amman's main residential and shopping area. With 279 newly renovated air-conditioned rooms and suites, it is a great choice for the business and leisure traveler. Crowne Plaza has........From 180$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Marriott Hotel 5* Located in the beautiful Shmeissani area, the Amman Marriott hotel offers comfort and convenience to business and leisure travelers. Close to the business district and tourist attractions, it is just steps away from the allure of this modern yet ancient city. The first-rate staff and .......From 175$ per room........(more details and special rates)	Landmark Hotel 5* Landmark Hotel (formerly Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman) is one of the famous Hotels in Amman in Jordan. The Location of Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman is in the commercial and the business district of Amman. It is also close to the major tourist attractions in the city. The Hotel Amenities and Services at Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman are enough to cater to the needs of both the business travelers and the leisure hunters.....From 160$ per room......(more details and special rates)
Holiday Inn Hotel 5* The Holiday Inn Amman has 240 guest rooms, including 18 suites and 20 executive bedrooms. Modern amenities include in-room climate control, color television with multiple satellite channels, hairdryer, bath and shower, mini bar, and safety deposit box. Non-smoking rooms and facilities for the disabled are also available.......From 170$ per room........(more details and special rates)	Bristol Hotel 5* Bristol Hotel has a contemporary ambiance that places it in the top tier of the Jordan's Hotels. Conveniently located in the heart of Amman (Capital of Jordan). The Bristol Experience promises comfort and friendly, efficient service. From our jazz inspired lobby, through our guest rooms, up to our ballroom,...................(more details and special rates)
Regency Hotel Palace 5* The Regency Palace is a distinctive luxury hotel situated in the heart of the business centre of Amman. It places you only steps away from the shopping, commercial, banking and government area of Amman's most progressive district. .......From 135$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Hotels 4* In Amman
Amman Cham Palace Hotel 4* The Amman Cham Palace consists of 123 superior and deluxe rooms including 2 suites. Each spacious room displays a magnificent view of the capitol, Amman. All rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern .........From 120$ per room...........(more details and special rates)	Arena Space Hotel 4* Welcome to Arena Space Hotel the most exquisite and prestigious 4 star hotel. Conveniently and centrally located in the heart of Amman and just 20 Km away from Queen Alia International Airport. We've got just the right environment to make your stay a comfortable and a relaxing experience.........From 95$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Jerusalem International Hotel 4* The Jerusalem International Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the residential area of Amman. True to the spirit of the hotel’s name, from the moment of arrival the friendly courteous and efficient staff ensure your .........From 100$ per room..........(more details and special rates)	Sadeen Hotel & Suites 4* is located in Gardens St., in quite area which is surrounded by great stores, famous restaurants, modern hospitals and universities, considered the center of New Town. Twenty five minutes away from Queen Alia Intl. Airport, fifteen minutes drive to Amman Airport and five minutes from Amman City Center........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Days Inn Hotel 4* Days Inn - Amman is strategically located in the bustling city of Amman, nestles between the commercial, entertainment and shopping district. Twenty-five minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport and ten minutes drive to Amman Airport.......From 105$ per room........(more details and special rates)	Ramada Hotel 4*Ramada Amman Hotel and Suites is a premiere in value for todays traveler. An environmentally friendly Hotel located in a residential area adjacent to the financial and business district is ideal for the leisure and business traveler........From 95$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
Al Fanar Hotel 4* Each of the Rooms and Suites are slightly varies from each other, in an atmosphere that makes you feel home the moment you check on. All Rooms and Suites feature 16 satellites television programs, fully stocked mini bar, safety deposit box........From 95$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Golden Tulip Grand Palace Hotel Amman 4* Grand Palace Hotel is located in the business and commercial centre of Amman. The property is next to the Royal Cultural Centre and the Amman Stock Market as well as only steps away from the shopping and banking centres. .......From 95$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Geneva Hotel 3* Ideally located at the end of the main road to Q.A.I airport, at the beautiful spot of west Amman.25 Km from the airport, 5 Km from the down town with easy access by direct Road and only 5 min. from major shopping centers......From 95$ per room.....(more details and special rates)	Dana Plaza Hotel 4* The Dana Plaza Hotel is located at the sixth circle, within walking distance from one of the major shopping areas in Amman. The hotel is 25 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, with easy access to all the important city locations.....From 90$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Belle Vue Hotel 4* Discover the charming panoramic view of Amman from all suites of the Belle Vue Hotel, a deluxe hotel conveniently located to cater to your needs and to ensure a memorable stay..........From 105$ per room.............(more details and special rates)	Imperial Palace Hotel 4* Excellent location At the fourth Circle in the best spot of West Amman close to The Prime Ministry Building , next to the Kuwait Embassy where are all the Diplomatic Missions, Only 30 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport & 10 minutes from The City Center......From 115$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Canyon Boutique Hotel 4* Canyon Boutique Hotel located between the Fourth Circle and Al Dakheliyah Circle, in the mid of Queen Noor Avenue, just beside the Jordan Hospital, only 25 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport........From 75$ per room........(more details and special rates)	Red Rose Hotel 4* The Red Rose Hotel Suites are located at Um Uthaina area, one of the best commercial centers in Amman. It is only 10 minutes away from the Old City center and 30 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport....From 115$ per room..(more details and special rates)
Amman West Hotel 4* Self Controlled A\C and Heating, Smoke Alarm in every room, Sound Proof, Mini Bar, 20" TV with local and Satellite Channels, Corbi Trouser press (for hygienic and economical reasons), Hair Dryer, 4 non-smoking rooms in each floor........From 100$ per room.......... (more details and special rates)	Amman International Hotel 4* Located north of the capital in the sureen surrounding of the Jubayha district minutes from the Jordan university, King Hussein Sports city, The Royal Culture Center & Amman’s stately business & diplomatic district. 35 minutes from.......From 110$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Century Park Hotel 4* Situated in the very heart of the Capital City’s diplomatic district the fully renovated luxury Century Park Hotel represents a wonderful quite Oasis just ideal for the discerning Business Traveler, Families and small Groups. The Hotel fuses modern international opulence with.......From 160$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Golden Tulip Airport Hotel 4* The Golden Tulip Airport Amman is a four star hotel, located within 5 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, and 45 minutes from Amman Down Town hotel compromises 307 rooms and suites designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.......From 130$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Al Qasr Hotel 4* All the 70 rooms and suites are: -Rooms with balconies, overlooking a magnificent view -Room amenities include individually controlled air- Conditioning, data port-Internet access, in-room safe, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite and interactive T.V., double glazed windows, voicemail and electronic keylocks inaddition Non-Smoking rooms...............(more details and special rates)	Best Western Arwad Hotel 4* Enjoy the Best Western Arwad Hotel, a 4-star hotel with superb finishing and facilities, centrally and conveniently located in the most modern area of Amman. We are located right across the street from the royal cultural centre and the................(more details and special rates)
Hotels 3* In Amman
Hotel Ibis 3*The hotel has a great location if you are planning to both enjoy the city and explore the surrounding areas, including the Dead Sea, Petra, Mount Nebo, and other attractions. ..........From 85$ per room...(more details and special rates)	Arabela Hotel 3............From 75$ per room............. (more details and special rates)*
Abjar Hotel 3* Few privileges compare with the three star treatments at Abjar Hotel one of land the marks to appear on the modern face of Amman. We at Abjar Hotel offer our Guests luxurious living in the heart of the city.........From 85$ per room.........(more details and special rates)	Toledo Hotel 3* TOLEDO HOTEL is situated in the heart of Amman, on the edge of the old city center and within walking distance to the new city center. It is only few minutes away from major historical and biblical sites. The Dead Sea, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jerash and Karak are less than an hour away. Welcome to Jordan, ho..........From 100$ per room............. (more details and special rates)
Amman Orchid Hotel 3* Located in the heart of commercial, business and shopping center. Amman Orchid Hotel provides modern facilities to match the needs of business and leisure travelers alike......From 70$ per room.......(more details and special rates)	Best Western Commodore Signature Hotel 3* The Best Western Commodore Hotel is located in Shimeisani behind the Safeway in Abdel Hammed Sharaf Street. The hotel is also located in the Price Commercial area in Amman, close to the shopping centers, entertainment centers, business offices and banks. Our multilingual staff will arrange a variety of tours in Jordan..........From 75$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Qasr Jeddah Hotel 3* Jeddah Palace Hotel Suites is less than 10 minutes’ drive to the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre and the Al Mukhtar Mall Amman. Marka International Airport is approximately 25 minutes’ drive away and an airport shuttle can be arranged by request. ...From 70$ per room...(more details and special rates)	Arena Hotel 3* Welcome to Arena Hotel, an elegant and stylish Hotel in the Heart of the city. The hotel is ideally suited to help you make the most of your stay. Just 20 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, a perfect choice for accessing any part of the city.......From 70$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Hotel Gardens 3* Near Centre, 5 kms to city centre, 30 kms to the nearest airport (amman), 5 km to the nearest station (al abdali buse sta ...........From 60$ per room......... (more details and special rates)	Firas Palace Hotel 3* Firas Palace Hotel is located in the heart of the Capital Amman Facing the Amman Citadel ( Al Qala'a). This Located is close within walking distance to all business center, tourist office, transport and old city down where you can enjoy and........From 55$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Larsa Hotel 3* This reasonably priced hotel offers attractively decorated rooms and many of the amenities and services of a larger and higher rated property. Reopened in 2006 under new ownership, a new name after a complete renovation, the hotel attracts guests from all over, an international clientele of leisure travelers and business travelers. Also Larsa hotel is .........From 70$ per room............(more details and special rates)	Liwan Hotel 3* Liwan Hotel is located in the heart of the commercial and residential area of sweifieh, amidst an array of shops & boutiques......From 70$ per room....(more details and special rates)
Rio Jordan Hotel 3* Rio Jordan Hotel is a three star hotel headquartered in Amman Jordan. It is 25 min. away from Queen Alia International Airport and just 10 min. away from the center of the city. Rio Jordan Hotel is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a comfortable long stay or a short night.........From 45$ per room..........(more details and special rates)	San Rock Hotel 3* All the 100 rooms & suites features TV with satellite, mini-bar, 24 hour room service. The small-medium sized rooms are simple but functional. Color schemes vary but all are tastefully decorated. The tiled bathrooms are in average condition...........From 80$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Al Amakn Hotel 3* .............From 70$ per room............(more details and special rates)	Amman Inn Hotel 3* A brand new hotel offering luxurious furnished rooms, a variation of one bed room with full amenities and facilities with five stars services hospitality..........From 80$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Al-Waleed Hotel 3* The al-Waleed Hotel is located in the heart of the popular Suweifiah district, within easy walking distance of a lively collection of restaurants, cafes and shops, on Jabal Amman close to the 7th Circle...........From 80$ per room........(more details and special rates)	Retaj Hotel 3* Retaj Hotel is located in the heart of Amman’s embassy and business districts. It is close to the restaurants and high-end shopping venues at Um Uthaynah & sweifeyah which makes it convenient for both business and pleasure.......From 85$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Cordoba Hotel 3* Located close to the Amman's business and diplomatic district and linked to the capital's conference and exhibition centre. The Cordoba Palace hotel situated 4-5 minutes from the city center and shopping centers and close to the Amman's business and diplomatic district and linked to the capital's.................(more details and special rates)	Gardenia Hotel 3* In the heart of the business district, Gardenia is ideally situated within a short walking distance from Gardens Street and Safeway. Downtown and other areas of Amman are minutes away. The Royal Culture Center is nearby. Queen Alia International Airport is a 35km (30 minutes) drive from the hotel........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
Hillside Hotel 3* Hillside Hotel is located in western Amman, about twenty miles from the International Airport, in the vicinity of the University of Jordan. A two minute walking distance from the main University road, across from the Jordan University Hospital. Close to the Garden's commercial street and Amman Mall. A few minutes drive from....................(more details and special rates)	Region Hotel 3* The Region Hotel is located in the heart of the Dahiet Al-Rasheed area, overlooking the most beautiful and breathtaking view of the capital of Amman. Only 10 minutes drive from the city center and 35 minutes drive from Queen Alia International Airport................(more details and special rates)
Turino Hotel 3* Turino is both a luxury hotel and a private residence. One of our main objectives is to create an exclusive private ambiance for you, an atmosphere which will make you feel truly at home. The hotel's remarkable architecture helps us attain this goal. ......................(more details and special rates)	Sandy Palace Hotel 3* SANDY PALACE, Amman Description: Hotel sandy Palace is a beautiful 3 star hotel featuring 90 rooms all equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms and showers, Radio, satellite TV. , Direct dial telephone and mini-bar. Hotel offers dinning in candy bar, Remando restaurant and hala terrace..............(more details and special rates)
Shepherd Hotel 3* Our rooms are large, as the building is old and has its own character and ambiance. We are locating air-conditioning unit in each room to add the comfort for the wary traveler. Our rooms with en-suite bathrooms, TV sets satellite, mini-bars and beds as well as sitting area. Private safety deposit boxes are also available at the Front Desk................(more details and special rates)	Palmyra Hotel 3* For business or pleasure, the Palmyra Hotel is conveniently located on University main road minutes away from the Jordan University main Gate. The Palmyra Hotel is also located at Set in heart of the city, in one of the Newest Hotels in Amman the Hotel is Just of a few steps away from the lovely Cafe's and boutiques of Queen Rania St......................(more details and special rates)
Ocean Hotel 3* Our rooms were designed and decorated just for your comfort and pleasure. The colors are elegant the beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious! You will enjoy the luxury whether you are staying at our single bedroom junior suite or our royal suite all the facilities you might need TV with 14 channels, radio, room service, laundry, and mini bar, and a mail box....................(more details and special rates)	Darotel Hotel 3* Darotel offers its guests 32 studios and 6 suites, varying in outlay and spaciousness. All rooms are fitted with a kitchenette that is equipped with electric cooking-heads and fridge and is an ideal feature for expatriates and long-stay residents........From 100$ per room............(more details and special rates)
Marmara Hotel 3* The 30 rooms & suites includes mini-bar, multi channel satellite TV, phone points for personal laptops or portable fax machines, individually controlled air conditioning, hair dryer in bathroom..................(more details and special rates)	Beirut International Hotel 3* All the 167 rooms & suites are air conditioned, direct dial telephone, satellite , colored TV. , mini-bar, writing Desk & Private bathrooms............(more details and special rates)
Ambassador Hotel 3* Located in the heart of Amman's finest residential neighborhood Shmeisani, the hotel is within walking distance of the elegant commercial district of this area. The hotel completed its renovation and renewal of all rooms and facilities in 1995................(more details and special rates)	Lotus Hotel 3* Opened in early 1997, the Lotus Hotel offers first class accommodation. It is located in the capital Amman's Shmeisani area; the most beautiful residential and commercial area, facing Safeway - the largest department store in Amman, with easy access to the main roads. The Lotus Hotel is only 35 km from the Queen Alia International Airport, 45 km from the ........................(more details and special rates)
Petunia Hotel 3* Located in Tla' Al Ali area, one of the most beautiful residential and commercial areas of the capital Amman, at the Queen Rania Street (University Street), with very easy access to Queen Alia International Airport, Commercial & Business centers. AC, Cable TV, Direct Phone, Channel Music, Attached Bathroom, Shower, Bath Tub, Shower/ Bath Tub, Work Desk, Safe Deposit Box, Double Bed, King Bed Front Desk, Concierge, Free parking, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Room.........From 65$ per room..........(more details and special rates)	The Carlton Hotel 3* The Carlton Hotel is a three star luxurious hotel located in the center of the business and diplomatic area in Amman. Our location is approximately 45 minutes from Amman International Airport and 5 minutes from touristic sites of Amman.................(more details and special rates)
Star Plaza 3* Star Plaza Hotel (ex Tyche Hotel) located in the elitist part of Amman, 20 minutes away from Queen Alia Airport & 10 minutes away from the main market in Shmeisani area. Star Plaza hotel classified as three stars hotel, contains 120 renovated rooms with private baths centrally heated & air-conditioned.....................(more details and special rates)	Merryland Hotel 3* Merryland Hotel is a two stars hotel located in the heart of Amman city within a walking distance from the main shopping area & Al Abdaly central bus station, Merryland is just 40 minutes drive from Queen Alia International Airport....................(more details and special rates)
Abdali Inn Hotel 3* ........From 70$ per room.......(more details and special rates)	Samiramiss Hotel 3* Samiramiss Hotel is a 3 star situated in the capital of Jordan - Amman in the heart of the commercial and the biggest shopping area in the cosy western district - Wasfi Al-Tal St. "al Gardens" of Amman and very closed to the major Universites of Jordan...........From 75$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Al Saleh Hotel 3*..................(more details and special rates)	Canary Hotel 3*The Canary Hotel is located near Amman city center and the Abdali Bus Station. The hotel was renovated in 1998, and is situated in a quiet area with good access to public transport and the airports. Queen Alia International Airport is 35 km away, Marka Airport is only 7 km, and the Dead Sea is 45 km. There is a restaurant-cafe, nightclub, lounge, bar,...............(more details and special rates)
Select Hotel 3*A traditional hotel with modern facilities located in a charming residential area, on one of Amman's hills, Jebel Webdeh, 52 Baoniya Street, 300m. from the Abdali Bus Station, linking all parts of Jordan as well as all neighboring countries, yet only 15 minutes walking from the City Center and the famous Amphitheatre of Amman................(more details and special rates)	Remal Hotel 3*.................(more details and special rates)
Maraya Hotel 3* MARAYA HOTEL have a good looking side in Amman opposite Jordan university and other universities and hospitals that give our hotel a special place for living and use our powerful services.......................... (more details and special rates)
Hotels 2* In Amman
Hotel Dove 2*.Dove Hotel is centrally located in an elegant area of Amman, in walking distance from embassies and government offices...............(more details and special rates)	Hotel Cameo 2* Located in the 4th circle of Jabal Amman, we are also close to Abdoun, the most vibrant district of the capital. ...............(more details and special rates)
Hotel Manar 2* Just 45 minutes from the airport and in the heart of the Shmeisani district, the Manar Hotel, Amman offers the very best in comfortable and affordable accommodation........(more details and special rates)

Amman the capital of Jordan is a city which geographically straddles seven hills and historically sits astride many centuries. The city's modern buildings blend with the remnants of ancient civilizations. The profusion of gleaming white houses, kebab stalls with roasting meat, and tiny cafes where rich Arabian coffee is sipped in the afternoon sunshine, conjure a mood straight from a thousand and one nights. It is a city with a timeless ambiance, where a slight detour off the beaten track reveals the wonders of a Bronze Age settlement or a Byzantine monastery. In its souqs (markets), you can bargain for fruit, perfume, gold or other exquisite luxuries of the Middle East. For Businessmen, Amman offers the most up-to-date convention and communication facilities. Its strategic position and convivial atmosphere, make it one of the foremost centers of finance & trade in the Middle East today.

Anyone visiting Amman for the first time will be surprised above all by the hills. The mental image of a Middle Eastern capital set on a dusty plain must be discarded, for Amman lies on a high plateau of 850m. Built originally on seven hills, the main areas of Amman gain their names from the hills on whose slopes they lie. The city is dotted with a number of historic sites from the stone age to the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras. Each is considered interesting in its own way.

The first impression you get as you arrive, is that of a modern city with limestone and concrete buildings, and well maintained cars cruising wide streets. The bustle, noise and squalor which accompany this western veneer is not to be seen except in Downtown Amman, which was also hub of life in ancient times. Amman's population is close to one and half million, swelled by refugees from the 1948 Palestinian conflict, the Six Day war in 1967, and the Gulf War in 1991. Nearly half the population of Jordan lives in Amman. Underneath its modern appearance, Amman's origins go back a long way. Neolithic sites and villages were discovered in the 1980's in more than one area in Amman. One of the revealed sites is a village ten times the size of Jericho. During the Iron age, Amman was the Capital of the Ammonites, and it is referred to as Rabbath-Ammon in the Old Testament, an area thought to have been located, where the Citadel now stands. The city which was rebuilt during the Hellenistic and Roman periods was renamed Philadelphia by the Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy II. Later, during the Byzantine Period, Amman was home to bishop and several splendid churches. One important church was discovered in 1970, in a site known as Sweifieh. It has one of the greatest mosaic floors in Jordan and is one of the only few Byzantine mosaic floors found in the capital. Following the Sasanian onslaught in the early 7th Century, Philadelphia reverted to being known by its Semitic name.

Thus Ammon evolved to become Amman. Again, during the Early Islamic Era Amman held some of its importance through its location on trade routes and for its strategic military position. But Amman's entry into modern times did not happen until the 19th century. In 1878 a group of Circassian emigrants, many of whose descendants still reside in the capital, were transported to Amman by the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid. It was in 1921 that the Emir Abdullah bin Hussein moved his capital to Amman. Touring Amman should begin at the Citadel, which is now located -as in ancient times- at the heart of the city, facing the Roman theatre in the valley below. On all sides but the north it is buffered by valleys, and on the north an escarpment was quarried to give security from the underlying areas. Many of the summit's most valuable remains and important relics from across Jordan, can be found in the Archaeological Museum located at the Citadel. Below the Citadel's southern rim is a stream known as Seil Amman. It is on its south bank that most of the Roman City of Philadelphia was situated.

This included the main Forum, Theatre, Odeon, and various shops. Just north of the Sail was a large road that ran from east to the west. This street or Cumanus Maximums, gave access to the citadel by a connecting path. A smaller main street also lined with Corinthian columns, ran off the Decuraunce Maximus called the Cardo. Behind the junction of the two main streets was the site of the Nymphaeum.

This sacred fountain, similar to the Nypmhaeum at Jerash, was fed by water from Seil Amman which ran to its southern wall. The forum is concealed by the streets of modern Amman. Amman's Amphi Theatre is the largest in Jordan, with room for 6,000 spectators. In the east wing of the stage is the Folklore Museums of Amman. In the western wing is the Museum of Popular Traditions. Steps lead to a gallery of exquisite Byzantine mosaic scenes from Madaba. The Theatre area is an ideal place to wander. There is a bustle of traffic and everyday life, stalls selling shish kebabs or ice creams as well as a bevy of souvenir shops.

Amman is home to some of the grandest mosques in the Middle East. The newest of these is the enormous King Abdullah Mosque, built between 1982 and 1989. Located to the north-west of the Citadel, it is capped by a magnificent blue mosaic dome, beneath which 3,000 Muslims may offer prayers. The most unusual mosque in Amman is the Abu Darwish Mosque, situated atop the Jabal Ashrafieh. It is covered with an extraordinary black-and-white chequered patterns and is unique to Jordan. Western Amman is considered the most fashionable, with modern shops and office buildings. The impressive Hussein Sports City is the main site housing sports, cultural events and national festivities. Overlooking the Hussein Sports City is the Palace of Culture building which was built to resemble a Bedouin tent, and the Royal Cultural Centre. The Sports City complex houses the Martyrs' Memorial and in it the military museum of Amman. As for art lovers, the Jordan National Art Gallery and the Dar Al Funoun, both situated in Jabal Al-Weibdeh, are important stops. Other sites found around Amman are the following: The Cave of the Seven Sleepers: Myriad tombs with ornately sculpted covers are found at the site. On the northern outskirts of Amman the remains of a prehistoric Neolithic settlement have been unearthed. The site located near Ain Ghazal, dates back to 7200 BC.

Queismeh:
A village in the south-east corner of Amman, is the site of substantial Roman Crypt.

Qasr Al-Abed:
Qasr Al-Abed(The Castle of the slave), where enormous ruins are found about 10 Kilometers (six miles) down the valley from the actual village of Wadi El-Seer. As you drive back up the valley, about 500 meters (550 yards) from the Qasr, there is a group of caves cut from the rock, known as Iraq Al-Amir, (the Caves of the Prince). The caves, eleven in total, are arranged in two ranks at the actual cliff face and are thought to have been hewn by hand.

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