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Amman Gracing seven fertile hills and valleys, Amman is the
capital of Jordan—a young and peaceful country in the heart of the Middle East.
Although modern inamenities, Amman is an ancient city, first known as Rabbat Ammon in the
Iron Age and later as Philadelphia—one of several Greco-Roman cities in the urban
confederation known as the Decapolis. Amman offers numerous sites of historical interest
to the visitor. Among them are theRoman, Byzantine, and early Islamic ruins on Jabal al
Qal'a (Citadel Hill); a 2C AD Roman amphitheater built to hold 5,000 spectators; and an
excellent archeological museum featuring artifacts beginning with the Neolithic period and
including fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Along with its rich historical and archeological offerings, Amman provides the luxury and
comfort of international 4- and 5-star hotels and a marvelous array of ethnic and Western
restaurants. Shoppers will delight in the old market souks full of gold and spices as well
as modern boutiques that offer local handicrafts and imported fashions.
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