Amman · Archaeological Site

Downtown Amman

The living museum of Amman

Overview

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.

Latest research

The Amman Theater Statue in its Iron Age Contexts

Joel S. Burnett

2024

This article discusses a colossal basalt statue discovered near the Roman Theatre, analyzing its Iron Age origins and significance within the Ammonite royal ancestor cult.

Archaeometric investigations on marble provenance of two statues from the newly uncovered Roman bath at the center of the historical Amman, Jordan

Khaled Al-Bashaireh

Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports2023DOI verified

This study analyzes the marble origins of statues found near the Roman Theatre, providing insights into material sourcing and trade in ancient Amman.

Place attachment assessment of a heritage place: A case study of the Roman amphitheater in downtown Amman, Jordan

Jawdat S. Goussous, Nessma A. Al-Hammadi

Frontiers of Architectural Research2018DOI verified

This study examines the emotional and cultural connections residents have with the Roman Amphitheater, introducing 'spiritual value' as a significant factor in heritage site attachment.

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Roman Theatre of Amman | JORDAN

3D model of the Roman Theatre of Amman. 3D model: Arqueomodel3D, Standard, via Sketchfab

Roman Theatre of Amman | JORDAN

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