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Downtown Amman

The living museum of Amman

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About Downtown Amman

Downtown Amman, locally known as Al-Balad, is the historic core of Jordan's capital, reflecting millennia of continuous urban development. It contains Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic-era remains such as the Roman Theatre, Odeon, Nymphaeum, and the Grand Husseini Mosque, alongside vibrant markets, coffeehouses, and cultural landmarks. The area serves as a living museum showcasing Amman's layered history from ancient Philadelphia to the modern era.

Category
Cultural Heritage
Period
Neolithic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Ottoman, Modern
Location
Downtown Amman, Amman Governorate, Central Jordan
Best Time to Visit
March to May and September to November
Mild weather, fewer crowds
Discovery
19th century (modern rediscovery)
Elevation
773m

Latest Research

Jawdat S. Goussous, Nessma A. Al-Hammadi
2018
Joel S. Burnett
2024
Columbia Global Centers2016
Khaled Al-Bashaireh, et al.
2022
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