Amman Citadel - a good site for architecture lovers

Located on the highest hill in Amman is the archaeological site “The Citadel”. This is a cluster of architectural works built from the 2nd century BC to the 8th century. Although many cultures once appeared here such as Persia, Greece, Byzantine and Islam, today only traces of the Greeks and Byzantines remain. These are the Temple of Hercules, the Byzantine church and the Umayyad palace. The Temple of Hercules was built during the reign of emperor Marcus Aurelius, from 161 to 180, to worship the god of strength Hercules in Greek mythology. The temple only has two ancient Roman columns left that you can see from anywhere in the city. Right in front of the temple is an exquisitely crafted white stone hand, demonstrating the master craftsmanship of this period. The Byzantine church was built around the 6th - 7th centuries during the period when the Byzantine Empire invaded and occupied this land. Currently, the church has been destroyed, leaving only the tall Corinthian columns bearing bold Roman architecture. The Umayyad Palace is a prominent building, built in the early 7th century with typical Islamic architecture, including an open courtyard to gather residents, a water tank and a main hall. The dome is almost intact. Located not far from the palace is the Jordan Museum of Archeology with hundreds of statues, ancient items such as pottery, glass, flint and metal tools arranged chronologically. Along the ridge of the Citadel hill is a theater building that is considered the most impressive legacy of the Roman period in Amman. The theater was built by Emperor Antoninus Pius in the 2nd century. The auditorium is designed in a sloping and sloping architectural style, accommodating more than 5,000 people. Looking down from the Citadel, the theater is truly a pinnacle project because of the grandeur and ingenuity of the ancients.