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Known for its dramatic domed ceiling, this 8th-century palace complex is among the most fascinating sites on the Citadel hill. 

Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

One of the star attractions of the ancient Roman Jerash Archaeological Site, this remarkably complete theater is nearly 2,000 years old.

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Stand beneath ancient stone columns, admire the detail of the large mosaics or just take in the views from this 5th-century ruin.

When strolling through the maze of Amman’s gold souk let the tall minarets of this famous Ottoman-style landmark in the heart of downtown Amman be your guide. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Stand beneath ancient stone columns, admire the detail of the large mosaics or just take in the views from this 5th-century ruin.

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa.

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

Climb from Ajloun to its picturesque hilltop castle, which has survived for centuries through crusades and natural disasters. 

When strolling through the maze of Amman’s gold souk let the tall minarets of this famous Ottoman-style landmark in the heart of downtown Amman be your guide. 

Rows of extraordinary palaces seem to grow from within the colorful mountain rock. Climb the stairs to reach these marvels of the world. 

Known for its dramatic domed ceiling, this 8th-century palace complex is among the most fascinating sites on the Citadel hill. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

Beautiful frescoes decorate the interior walls of this Roman-style bathhouse built by an extravagant ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. 

After exploring the incredible Jerash Archaeological Site, get the full story behind these ancient Roman ruins at this fascinating museum.

This fascinating amphitheater was carved out of the rock face, just like the surrounding tombs of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra.

Rows of extraordinary palaces seem to grow from within the colorful mountain rock. Climb the stairs to reach these marvels of the world.