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The Citadel


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Amman
Traveler Description: This archaeological landmark features remnants from several different cultures.
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: Amman
Jordan

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5 of 5 stars
Ellemay   1,646 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Dec 5, 2009
1
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The Citadel is the major attraction in Amman, its located on (Jabal al-Qal'a) and is the site of the earliest fortifications known in the world. The Citadel is known for its representation of three major religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The Citadel hill contains some early age Bronze Age Tombs dating back before (3000-1200BC). Other important historical monuments are... more

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4 of 5 stars
simonsmidt   126 contributions
Brussels, Belgium
Aug 8, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Make sure to go to the citadel at sunset. It gives you very nice views of the city and its sunset. Around the same time you'll hear several muezzin calls at the same time echoing around the city. As we came after closure time, at least the ticket booth was closed, we were stopped by some guys telling us to... more

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5 of 5 stars
powycommodore   13 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Jan 9, 2009
4
people found this review helpful

Getting in one last stop before out departure, our guide took us to the Citadel perched on one of the many hills of Amman. The sweeping view of Amman was great but the highlight was a surprise look at some of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum at the top of the Citadel mount holds examples of papyrus, copper, lead... more

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4 of 5 stars
あおねこ   40 contributions
Tokyo, Japan
Oct 30, 2009

思っていたより広くて見て回るのに時間がかかりました。博物館の中には各地から出土された彫刻や宝石などが展示されています。博... more

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