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“A Visit to Jordan and Jerusalem” GORP / Away.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 10 attractions in Amman
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A collection of unusual archaeological finds in this museum includes famous Dead Sea Scrolls, preserved skulls and rhinoceros teeth that date back...... more » A collection of unusual archaeological finds in this museum includes famous Dead Sea Scrolls, preserved skulls and rhinoceros teeth that date back 200,000 years. « less
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Attraction type: Natural history museum
Address: Old Town Amman
Jordan

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“Dead Sea Scrolls.”
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3 of 5 stars
canadiankiwi2   14 contributions
Toronto
Apr 7, 2009

Can take photos without flash. Dead Sea scrolls were cool to see. Overall, not very organized but in a charming way. Not North American or European museum standards but it was still enjoyable. Artifacts are plainly displayed - not a lot of explanation for the most part. A few interesting sculptures but the Dead Sea scrolls were the highlight for... more

“Museum - Amman”
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3 of 5 stars
globetrotter1111   2 contributions
Zurich
Jul 25, 2007
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Nice place to visit and it was really neat to view the dead sea scrolls. I would recommend visiting, but don't make it your top reason for visiting Jordan. There are many other sites that are much more appealing! :) more

“Excellent artifacts”
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5 of 5 stars
j2-TRIP   1 contribution
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Jan 3, 2007
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While in Amman Jordan we visited Citadel Hill which was a site of wonderful ruins AND the National Archaeological Museum. The museum is not large but houses a wonderful collection of artifacts from all of Jordan's historic periods. Unfortunately, visitors were not allowed to take photographs at that time (Oct 2006) more

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Old Town, Amman, Jordan