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Amman Citadel

Rabbath-Ammon
Jordan1000 BCE1000 CEIron Age — Medieval31.95, 35.92
About the site

The ancient capital of the Ammonites, Rabbath-Ammon, and later a Roman and Islamic city. It contains the Temple of Hercules and a Umayyad palace, reflecting its long history.

Principal findings
  • iThe Temple of Hercules from the Roman period
  • iiThe Umayyad Palace with frescoes
  • iiiAmmonite inscriptions and artifacts
  • ivByzantine church remains

Excavators — American Center of Oriental Research