A surprisingly small museum for such impressive collections. Its treasures offer a splendid insight into the nation’s historical and cultural diversity from prehistory to Byzantium. Objects are distinguished by influences ranging from Egyptian, throu..

Central Amman’s principal ancient monument, the theatre covers the north flank of Jebel al-Taj, its contours emerging above the top row of seating. It was built in the late 2C. Composed of three blocks of fifteen rows, its cavea accommodated 6 000 ..

Pending relocation to the buildings of the new national museum on King Talal St, the museum currently occupies the western section of the ancient theatre. Collections of costumes, culinary utensils, tools, arms, musical instruments… illustrating the ..