Roman Theater
Discover the Roman theatre at the heart of downtown Amman and its place in the city’s ancient history.
Explore this placeAmman
Amman’s ancient landmarks and museum collections offer complementary ways to understand the city. The Roman Theater reveals the scale of public life in ancient Philadelphia, while the Temple of Hercules belongs to the archaeological landscape of the Citadel. The Jordan Museum broadens the view to the country’s cultural heritage. Start with these three places, then use the full directory to discover more of Amman.
History highlights in Amman
Temple of Hercules
Explore the remains of a Roman temple within the Citadel, one of Amman’s principal archaeological sites.
Explore this placeThe Jordan Museum
Connect individual landmarks with the broader story of Jordan through its archaeological and cultural heritage.
Explore this placeOfficial sources
Jordan Department of Antiquities · Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities