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 Sheraton Al Nabil Hotel & Towers Amman 5* Clad in attractive natural white stone, the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel and Towers is located in Abdoun, the heart of Amman's business and embassy district. We also manage the Sheraton Entertainment Center, located at Abdoun circle, that includes Café de Paris and the Big Fellow Irish Pub...........From 240$ per room...............(more details and special rates)

 

Le Meridien Amman Hotel 5* Located within the capital city's Seven Hills in the centre of the commercial district Shmeisani, close to Ministries of Interior, supply industries and trade. The hotel provides easy access to Jabal Amman, Jabal Hussein, Sports City and the Royal Culture Centre. Jordan .......From 195$ per room..........(more details and special rates)

 

Grand Hyatt Hotel 5* Grand Hyatt Amman is conveniently located in the heart of the capital's stately business and diplomatic district. With 316 rooms, an invaluable link to the Hyatt Tower boasting 34 fully-furnished apartments and Zara Expo, Amman's leading conference and exhibition centre. Grand Hyatt Amman is only 30 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport, the hotel is the preferred......From 225$ per room......(more details and special rates)

 

Holiday Inn Hotel 5* The Holiday Inn Amman has 240 guest rooms, including 18 suites and 20 executive bedrooms. Modern amenities include in-room climate control, color television with multiple satellite channels, hairdryer, bath and shower, mini bar, and safety deposit box. Non-smoking rooms and facilities for the disabled are also available.......From 170$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Hotel InterContinental 5* A top one of the city’s famous ‘7 hills’ sits this magnificent hotel, ideally situated for the business traveler yet close to Amman’s many visitor attractions. Wonderful views are enjoyed from the majority of the tastefully conceived guest rooms whilst the interior is also extremely pleasing. Light, air and space are themes.........From 180$ per room...........(more details and special rates)

 

Crowne Plaza Amman Hotel 5* Crowne Plaza Amman is conveniently on the Airport Road, in Amman's main residential and shopping area. With 279 newly renovated air-conditioned rooms and suites, it is a great choice for the business and leisure traveler. Crowne Plaza has........From 180$ per room..........(more details and special rates)

 

Marriott Hotel 5* Located in the beautiful Shmeissani area, the Amman Marriott hotel offers comfort and convenience to business and leisure travelers. Close to the business district and tourist attractions, it is just steps away from the allure of this modern yet ancient city. The first-rate staff and .......From 175$ per room........(more details and special rates)

 

Radisson SAS Hotel 5* Welcome to Radisson SAS Hotel Amman at the heart of the diplomatic and ministry district of this engaging ancient capital. With a worldwide reputation for efficient and friendly service, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers...............(more details and special rates)

 

Regency Hotel Palace 5* The Regency Palace is a distinctive luxury hotel situated in the heart of the business centre of Amman. It places you only steps away from the shopping, commercial, banking and government area of Amman's most progressive district. .......From 135$ per room........(more details and special rates)

Le Royal Hotel 5* Being a member of the Leading Hotels of the World means maintaining the highest levels of comfort and hospitality. The majestic Le Royal Hotel – Amman towering over the metropolis with 31 floors, offers its guests unequaled services and facilities: deluxe guest rooms, banqueting and high-end convention facilities...........From 225$ per room...........(more details and special rates)


 

Four Seasons Hotel 5* Guests of Four Seasons Hotel Amman are immersed in homelike comfort and in and an ambience of exclusivity. All 195 luxurious and technologically advanced guestrooms and suites are generously sized (the largest in the city). All appointments and furnishings reflect the splendid comfort that is...........From 365$ per room............(more details and special rates) Kempinski Hotel 5* Opened in 2005, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, With its unique and avant-garde design, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, Jordan is twelve stories high, which is situated in the heart of Amman, offers spectacular views of the city combining the charming sights and sounds.........From 175$ per room...........(more details and special rates)

 

Landmark Hotel 5* Landmark Hotel (formerly Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman) is one of the famous Hotels in Amman in Jordan. The Location of Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman is in the commercial and the business district of Amman. It is also close to the major tourist attractions in the city. The Hotel Amenities and Services at Radisson Sas Hotel in Amman are enough to cater to the needs of both the business travelers and the leisure hunters.....From 160$ per room......(more details and special rates)


 

Golden Tulip Grand Palace Hotel Amman 4*  Grand Palace Hotel is located in the business and commercial centre of Amman. The property is next to the Royal Cultural Centre and the Amman Stock Market as well as only steps away from the shopping and banking centres. .......From 95$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
Amman West Hotel 4* Self Controlled A\C and Heating, Smoke Alarm in every room, Sound Proof, Mini Bar, 20" TV with local and Satellite Channels, Corbi Trouser press (for hygienic and economical reasons), Hair Dryer, 4 non-smoking rooms in each floor........From 100$ per room.......... (more details and special rates)

 

Al Fanar Hotel 4* Each of the Rooms and Suites are slightly varies from each other, in an atmosphere that makes you feel home the moment you check on. All Rooms and Suites feature 16 satellites television programs, fully stocked mini bar, safety deposit box........From 95$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Arena Space Hotel 4* Welcome to Arena Space Hotel the most exquisite and prestigious 4 star hotel. Conveniently and centrally located in the heart of Amman and just 20 Km away from Queen Alia International Airport. We've got just the right environment to make your stay a comfortable and a relaxing experience.........From 95$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Best Western Arwad Hotel 4* Enjoy the Best Western Arwad Hotel, a 4-star hotel with superb finishing and facilities, centrally and conveniently located in the most modern area of Amman. We are located right across the street from the royal cultural centre and the................(more details and special rates)

 

Days Inn Hotel 4* Days Inn - Amman is strategically located in the bustling city of Amman, nestles between the commercial, entertainment and shopping district. Twenty-five minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport and ten minutes drive to Amman Airport.......From 105$ per room........(more details and special rates)

 

Amman International Hotel 4* Located north of the capital in the sureen surrounding of the Jubayha district minutes from the Jordan university, King Hussein Sports city, The Royal Culture Center & Amman’s stately business & diplomatic district. 35 minutes from.......From 110$ per room........(more details and special rates)

 

Jerusalem International Hotel 4* The Jerusalem International Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the residential area of Amman. True to the spirit of the hotel’s name, from the moment of arrival the friendly courteous and efficient staff ensure your .........From 100$ per room..........(more details and special rates)

 

Century Park Hotel 4*  Situated in the very heart of the Capital City’s diplomatic district the fully renovated luxury Century Park Hotel represents a wonderful quite Oasis just ideal for the discerning Business Traveler, Families and small Groups. The Hotel fuses modern international opulence with.......From 160$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Dana Plaza Hotel 4* The Dana Plaza Hotel is located at the sixth circle, within walking distance from one of the major shopping areas in Amman. The hotel is 25 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, with easy access to all the important city locations.....From 90$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Amman Cham Palace Hotel 4* The Amman Cham Palace consists of 123 superior and deluxe rooms including 2 suites. Each spacious room displays a magnificent view of the capitol, Amman. All rooms and suites are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern .........From 120$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
Alia Hotel 4* Alia Hotel Amman is located just a kilometre away from the airport and 35 kilometres from the city centre. The hotel provides comfort and convenience to transit passengers and executive travelers in a modern ambiance warmed by traditional Jordanian hospitality. All the 313 guestrooms of the hotel are well equipped with the modern facilities................(more details and special rates)

 

Bristol Hotel 4* Bristol Hotel has a contemporary ambiance that places it in the top tier of the Jordan's Hotels. Conveniently located in the heart of Amman (Capital of Jordan). The Bristol Experience promises comfort and friendly, efficient service. From our jazz inspired lobby, through our guest rooms, up to our ballroom,...................(more details and special rates)

 

Imperial Palace Hotel 4* Excellent location At the fourth Circle in the best spot of West Amman close to The Prime Ministry Building , next to the Kuwait Embassy where are all the Diplomatic Missions, Only 30 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport & 10 minutes from The City Center......From 115$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Sadeen Hotel & Suites 4* is located in Gardens St., in quite area which is surrounded by great stores, famous restaurants, modern hospitals and  universities, considered the center of New Town. Twenty five minutes away from Queen Alia Intl. Airport, fifteen minutes drive to Amman Airport and five minutes from Amman City Center........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Al Qasr Hotel 4* All the 70 rooms and suites are: -Rooms with balconies, overlooking a magnificent view -Room amenities include individually controlled air- Conditioning, data port-Internet access, in-room safe, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite and interactive T.V., double glazed windows, voicemail and electronic keylocks inaddition Non-Smoking rooms...............(more details and special rates)


 

Canyon Boutique Hotel 4* Canyon Boutique Hotel located between the Fourth Circle and Al Dakheliyah Circle, in the mid of Queen Noor Avenue, just beside the Jordan Hospital, only 25 minutes away from Queen Alia International Airport........From 75$ per room........(more details and special rates)
Golden Tulip Airport Hotel 4* The Golden Tulip Airport Amman is a four star hotel, located within 5 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, and 45 minutes from Amman Down Town hotel compromises 307 rooms and suites designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.......From 130$ per room........(more details and special rates)
 

 

Retaj Hotel 3* Retaj Hotel is located in the heart of Amman’s embassy and business districts. It is close to the restaurants and high-end shopping venues at Um Uthaynah & sweifeyah which makes it convenient for both business and pleasure.......From 85$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Abjar Hotel 3* Few privileges compare with the three star treatments at Abjar Hotel one of land the marks to appear on the modern face of Amman. We at Abjar Hotel offer our Guests luxurious living in the heart of the city.........From 85$ per room.........(more details and special rates)
 
Sandy Palace Hotel 3* SANDY PALACE, Amman Description: Hotel sandy Palace is a beautiful 3 star hotel featuring 90 rooms all equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms and showers, Radio, satellite TV. , Direct dial telephone and mini-bar. Hotel offers dinning in candy bar, Remando restaurant and hala terrace..............(more details and special rates)

 

Al-Waleed Hotel 3* The al-Waleed Hotel is located in the heart of the popular Suweifiah district, within easy walking distance of a lively collection of restaurants, cafes and shops, on Jabal Amman close to the 7th Circle...........From 80$ per room........(more details and special rates)

 

Amman Orchid Hotel 3* Located in the heart of commercial, business and shopping center. Amman Orchid Hotel provides modern facilities to match the needs of business and leisure travelers alike......From 70$ per room.......(more details and special rates)

 

Cordoba Hotel 3* Located close to the Amman's business and diplomatic district and linked to the capital's conference and exhibition centre. The Cordoba Palace hotel situated 4-5 minutes from the city center and shopping centers and close to the Amman's business and diplomatic district and linked to the capital's.................(more details and special rates)

 

Belle Vue Hotel 3* Discover the charming panoramic view of Amman from all suites of the Belle Vue Hotel, a deluxe hotel conveniently located to cater to your needs and to ensure a memorable stay..........From 105$ per room.............(more details and special rates)

 

Gardenia Hotel 3* In the heart of the business district, Gardenia is ideally situated within a short walking distance from Gardens Street and Safeway. Downtown and other areas of Amman are minutes away. The Royal Culture Center is nearby. Queen Alia International Airport is a 35km (30 minutes) drive from the hotel........From 100$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Geneva Hotel 3* Ideally located at the end of the main road to Q.A.I airport, at the beautiful spot of west Amman.25 Km from the airport, 5 Km from the down town with easy access by direct Road and only 5 min. from major shopping centers......From 95$ per room.....(more details and special rates)
Hillside Hotel 3*  Hillside Hotel is located in western Amman, about twenty miles from the International Airport, in the vicinity of the University of Jordan. A two minute walking distance from the main University road, across from the Jordan University Hospital. Close to the Garden's commercial street and Amman Mall. A few minutes drive from....................(more details and special rates)

 

Region Hotel 3* The Region Hotel is located in the heart of the Dahiet Al-Rasheed area, overlooking the most beautiful and breathtaking view of the capital of Amman. Only 10 minutes drive from the city center and 35 minutes drive from Queen Alia International Airport................(more details and special rates)
San Rock Hotel 3* All the 100 rooms & suites features TV with satellite, mini-bar, 24 hour room service. The small-medium sized rooms are simple but functional. Color schemes vary but all are tastefully decorated. The tiled bathrooms are in average condition...........From 80$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
 
Toledo Hotel 3* TOLEDO HOTEL is situated in the heart of Amman, on the edge of the old city center and within walking distance to the new city center. It is only few minutes away from major historical and biblical sites. The Dead Sea, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Jerash and Karak are less than an hour away. Welcome to Jordan, ho..........From 100$ per room............. (more details and special rates)

 

Arena Hotel 3* Welcome to Arena Hotel, an elegant and stylish Hotel in the Heart of the city. The hotel is ideally suited to help you make the most of your stay. Just 20 minutes from Queen Alia International Airport, a perfect choice for accessing any part of the city.......From 70$ per room.........(more details and special rates)

 

Turino Hotel 3* Turino is both a luxury hotel and a private residence. One of our main objectives is to create an exclusive private ambiance for you, an atmosphere which will make you feel truly at home. The hotel's remarkable architecture helps us attain this goal. ......................(more details and special rates)

 

Shepherd Hotel 3* Our rooms are large, as the building is old and has its own character and ambiance. We are locating air-conditioning unit in each room to add the comfort for the wary traveler. Our rooms with en-suite bathrooms, TV sets satellite, mini-bars and beds as well as sitting area. Private safety deposit boxes are also available at the Front Desk................(more details and special rates)

 

Palmyra Hotel 3* For business or pleasure, the Palmyra Hotel is conveniently located on University main road minutes away from the Jordan University main Gate. The Palmyra Hotel is also located at Set in heart of the city, in one of the Newest Hotels in Amman the Hotel is Just of a few steps away from the lovely Cafe's and boutiques of Queen Rania St......................(more details and special rates)

 
Ocean Hotel 3* Our rooms were designed and decorated just for your comfort and pleasure. The colors are elegant the beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious! You will enjoy the luxury whether you are staying at our single bedroom junior suite or our royal suite all the facilities you might need TV with 14 channels, radio, room service, laundry, and mini bar, and a mail box....................(more details and special rates)

 

Darotel Hotel 3* Darotel offers its guests 32 studios and 6 suites, varying in outlay and spaciousness. All rooms are fitted with a kitchenette that is equipped with electric cooking-heads and fridge and is an ideal feature for expatriates and long-stay residents........From 100$ per room............(more details and special rates)

 
Marmara Hotel 3* The 30 rooms & suites includes mini-bar, multi channel satellite TV, phone points for personal laptops or portable fax machines, individually controlled air conditioning, hair dryer in bathroom..................(more details and special rates)

 

Firas Palace Hotel 3* Firas Palace Hotel is located in the heart of the Capital Amman Facing the Amman Citadel ( Al Qala'a). This Located is close within walking distance to all business center, tourist office, transport and old city down where you can enjoy and........From 55$ per room...........(more details and special rates)

 

Ambassador Hotel 3* Located in the heart of Amman's finest residential neighborhood Shmeisani, the hotel is within walking distance of the elegant commercial district of this area. The hotel completed its renovation and renewal of all rooms and facilities in 1995................(more details and special rates)

 

Beirut International Hotel 3* All the 167 rooms & suites are air conditioned, direct dial telephone, satellite , colored TV. , mini-bar, writing Desk & Private bathrooms............(more details and special rates)
The Carlton Hotel 3* The Carlton Hotel is a three star luxurious hotel located in the center of the business and diplomatic area in Amman. Our location is approximately 45 minutes from Amman International Airport and 5 minutes from touristic sites of Amman.................(more details and special rates)

 

Best Western Commodore Signature Hotel 3* The Best Western Commodore Hotel is located in Shimeisani behind the Safeway in Abdel Hammed Sharaf Street. The hotel is also located in the Price Commercial area in Amman, close to the shopping centers, entertainment centers, business offices and banks. Our multilingual staff will arrange a variety of tours in Jordan..........From 75$ per room..........(more details and special rates)

 

Petunia Hotel 3* Located in Tla' Al Ali area, one of the most beautiful residential and commercial areas of the capital Amman, at the Queen Rania Street (University Street), with very easy access to Queen Alia International Airport, Commercial & Business centers. AC, Cable TV, Direct Phone, Channel Music, Attached Bathroom, Shower, Bath Tub, Shower/ Bath Tub, Work Desk, Safe Deposit Box, Double Bed, King Bed Front Desk, Concierge, Free parking, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Room.........From 65$ per room..........(more details and special rates) Lotus Hotel 3* Opened in early 1997, the Lotus Hotel offers first class accommodation. It is located in the capital Amman's Shmeisani area; the most beautiful residential and commercial area, facing Safeway - the largest department store in Amman, with easy access to the main roads. The Lotus Hotel is only 35 km from the Queen Alia International Airport, 45 km from the ........................(more details and special rates)

 

Star Plaza 3* Star Plaza Hotel (ex Tyche Hotel) located in the elitist part of Amman, 20 minutes away from Queen Alia Airport & 10 minutes away from the main market in Shmeisani area. Star Plaza hotel classified as three stars hotel, contains 120 renovated rooms with private baths centrally heated & air-conditioned.....................(more details and special rates)

 

Larsa Hotel 3* This reasonably priced hotel offers attractively decorated rooms and many of the amenities and services of a larger and higher rated property. Reopened in 2006 under new ownership, a new name after a complete renovation, the hotel attracts guests from all over, an international clientele of leisure travelers and business travelers. Also Larsa hotel is .........From 70$ per room............(more details and special rates)

Merryland Hotel 3* Merryland Hotel is a two stars hotel located in the heart of Amman city within a walking distance from the main shopping area & Al Abdaly central bus station, Merryland is just 40 minutes drive from Queen Alia International Airport....................(more details and special rates)
 
Rio Jordan Hotel 3* Rio Jordan Hotel is a three star hotel headquartered in Amman Jordan. It is 25 min. away from Queen Alia International Airport and just 10 min. away from the center of the city. Rio Jordan Hotel is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a comfortable long stay or a short night.........From 45$ per room..........(more details and special rates)

 

Abdali Inn Hotel 3* ........From 70$ per room.......(more details and special rates)

 





 

Al Amakn Hotel 3* .............From 70$ per room............(more details and special rates)
Amman Inn Hotel 3* A brand new hotel offering luxurious furnished rooms, a variation of one bed room with full amenities and facilities with five stars services hospitality..........From 80$ per room..........(more details and special rates)
 

 

Samiramiss Hotel 3* Samiramiss Hotel is a 3 star situated in the capital of Jordan - Amman in the heart of the commercial and the biggest shopping area in the cosy western district - Wasfi Al-Tal St. "al Gardens" of Amman and very closed to the major Universites of Jordan...........From 75$ per room...........(more details and special rates)
 
Al Saleh Hotel 3*

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Canary Hotel 3*The Canary Hotel is located near Amman city center and the Abdali Bus Station. The hotel was renovated in 1998, and is situated in a quiet area with good access to public transport and the airports. Queen Alia International Airport is 35 km away, Marka Airport is only 7 km, and the Dead Sea is 45 km. There is a restaurant-cafe, nightclub, lounge, bar,...............(more details and special rates)

 

Select Hotel 3*A traditional hotel with modern facilities located in a charming residential area, on one of Amman's hills, Jebel Webdeh, 52 Baoniya Street, 300m. from the Abdali Bus Station, linking all parts of Jordan as well as all neighboring countries, yet only 15 minutes walking from the City Center and the famous Amphitheatre of Amman................(more details and special rates)

 

Remal Hotel 3*

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Maraya Hotel 3*  MARAYA HOTEL have a good looking side in  Amman opposite Jordan university and other universities and hospitals that give our hotel a special place for living and use our powerful services.......................... (more details and special rates)

 

Arabela Hotel 3*............From 75$ per room............. (more details and special rates)

About Amman

Why? The reason most people travel to Amman, Jordan's 'white city', is because it is a great base for exploring the country. A holiday in Amman will also reveal the fact that this city (one of the oldest in the world) boasts plenty of historic sites as well as a modern ambience and culture.
 

When? If you want to stay dry, avoid a holiday in Amman between October and March, when it is wet and cold, with occasional snowfalls. Sun-lovers who travel to Amman will revel in the hot, dry, summer months.
 

Who for? An Amman holiday is recommended for serious travelers who enjoy discovering a different way of life and making excursions to unique and interesting outlying sites, like the famous 'Rose City', the historic town of Madaba with its beautiful mosaics, or the Dead Sea.
 

A modern city built on the sands of time

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley.

In the commercial heart of the city, ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops. Everywhere there is evidence of the city’s much older past.

Due to the city’s modern-day prosperity and temperate climate, almost half of Jordan’s population is concentrated in the Amman area. The residential suburbs consist of mainly tree-lined street and avenues flanked by elegant, almost uniformly white houses, in accordance with a municipal law, which states that all buildings must be faced with local stone.

The downtown area is much older and more traditional with smaller businesses producing and selling everything from fabulous jewellery to everyday household items.

The people of Amman are multi-cultural, multi-denominational, well educated and extremely hospitable. They welcome visitors and take pride in showing them around their fascinating and vibrant city.

Accommodation

Amman has many excellent hotels, many of them 5 and 4 star, with gourmet restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. All the top hotels offer well equipped conference and meetings facilities, fitness centres, spas and swimming pools.

For those on a more modest budget, there are numerous small hotels ranging from 3 to 1 star hotels which are available in Amman and especially in the downtown area.

Restaurants

Amman is a large cosmopolitan city and as such offers an extensive range of restaurants serving all popular international cuisines. just about everything from Italian to Mongolian. Visitors should be sure to try the local food and there are a lot of good traditional restaurants to choose from, many of which also provide live entertainment.

Coffee shops, both traditional and modern, are popular meeting places, and seem to appear on almost every street. Also, because the Jordanian people are particularly fond of sweet things, there are many excellent patisseries. Several international fast food chains are represented in Amman.

Shopping

Shopping in Amman can be an exciting experience. Designer boutiques, particularly those in Sweifieh, Abdoun and Jabal al-Hussein, offer the very latest in clothing and accessories. Amman also boasts a wide assortment of shopping centres such as Abdoun Mall, Amman Mall, Mecca Mall, Barakeh Mall, Swaifeih Avenue, Istikalal Mall and the Zara Shopping Centre.


The Gold Souq, located in the downtown area, is famous for its dazzling array of very competitively priced handmade gold and silver work – you can still practice your bargaining skills for these.

When you purchase goods in Jordan the purchase price you pay includes a sales tax (similar to VAT) of  16%. However, if you are a tourist from outside of Jordan, you are entitled to receive a sales tax refund on the goods purchased; Therefore making great savings on your holiday purchases.

Shop where you see the Premier Tax Free sign! Many stores in Jordan use the Premier Tax Free service to ensure that their customers receive their sales tax refund! You simply pay the purchase price in the store (including sales tax) and Premier Tax Free will send you your sales tax refund directly.

Museums

The Jordan Archaeological Museum

The Jordan Archaeological Museum was built in 1951 on the Citadel Hill in Amman. It houses artifacts from all the archaeological sites in the country. The collection is arranged in chronological order and represents ancient items of daily life such as pottery, glass, flint and metal tools, as well as monumental materials such as inscriptions and statuaries. The museum also houses several jewellery inscription statuary and coin collections.

The archaeological periods represented in the museum are:

The Paleolithic (1000,000 – 10,000 years ago).

The Pre-pottery Neolithic (8300-5500 BC).

The Pottery Neolithic (5500-4300 BC).

The Chalcolithic (4300-3300 BC).

The Early Bronze Age (3300-1900 BC).

The Middle Bronze Age (1900-1550 BC).

The Late Bronze Age (1550-1200 BC).

The Iron Age (1200-550 BC).

The Persian Period/Iron III (550-350 BC).

The Hellenistic Period (332-63 BC).

The Nabataean Period (312 BC-AD 106).

The Roman Period (63 BC – AD 324).

The Byzantine Period (AD 324 – 636).

The Islamic Era (AD 636 – the present).
a- The Umayyad Period (AD 661 – 750).
b- The Abbasid Period (AD 661 –750).
c- The Ayyubid/Mamluk Period (AD 1173 –1516).

Among the most important exhibits in the museum are the plaster statues from ‘Ain Ghazal, dating back to around 6000 BC, and the Dead Sea bronze scroll written in Aramaic characters.

Jordan Folklore Museum

The Jordan Folklore Museum is located within the western section of the Roman Theatre in Amman. This museum was founded by the Department of Antiquities and officially opened in 1975. The museum houses items representing the following Jordanian cultures:

The collection of the museum represents items of daily life from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as:

  1. Costumes of the various areas in Jordan.
  2. Utensils used for food preparation, making bread, coffee, and tea

The Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions

The Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions was established in 1971. The museum is located within the eastern section of the Roman Theater in Amman. Its aims are to collect Jordanian and Palestinian folk heritage from all over Jordan, to protect and conserve this heritage and to present it for future generations. The museum is also concerned with introducing our popular heritage to the world.

The museum has five exhibition halls. The first hall is dedicated to the traditional costumes of the East Bank. In the second hall, the traditional jewellery and cosmetic items of the various regions in he East and West Banks are on display.

The third hall contains a collection of Palestinian costumes and heard-dresses. In the fourth hall there is a collection of pottery and wooden cooking pots and food preparation vessels, as well as a collection of silver jewellery and bridal dresses from the West Bank. The fifth hall, which is in a vault of the Roman Theatre, houses a collection of mosaics from Byzantine churches in Jerash and Madaba.

The Archaeological Museum / University of Jordan

A small archaeological museum was initially established at the University of Jordan in 1962. The museum was later expanded and transferred to its present location; the new building was officially opened in1986.

The museum has exhibition halls, research workshops, photography and draughting rooms, and a conservation laboratory. The objectives of the museum are as follows:

  • To intensify knowledge of Jordan’s culture heritage throughout the ages.
  • To organize traveling and temporary exhibits in Jordan and abroad.
  • To continually develop the museum in accordance with the scientific status of the university.
  • To establish cooperation with national and international scientific departments and institutions.
  • Documentation of the museum processes, starting with obtaining the cultural material up to labeling, conserving, displaying and properly storing the objects.
  • Preparation of accurate and comprehensive of the objects on display and in storage.
  • Teaching of the applied courses in archaeology.
  • The museum is an academic center striving to develop to research is archaeology by offering facilities to the teaching staff at the Department of Archaeology at the University.


The Anthropological Museum /University of Jordan

The idea of establishing an anthropological museum at the University of Jordan started in 1977, to serve as an application grounds for theoretical courses taught at the Department of Sociology concerning social life in Jordanian society.

Originally, students of the anthropology classes gathered elements of Jordanian heritage from their own homes and donated them to the university, and an exhibition of Jordanian folk heritage took place in 1981. Consequently the exhibition developed into the present museum through the concern of the president of the university.

The museum houses collections of modern Jordanian heritage, tools made by Jordanian people from their natural environment to meet there needs and demand. The collections of the museum are displayed according to their material and functions. They include agricultural tools, costumes, cosmetic items, and furniture, drinking and eating vessels, tents, and equipment for animals.

The objective of the establishment of the museum is to preserve modern Jordanian heritage as a testimony to the accomplishments of Jordanian society, and its interaction with the environment. The museum also aims at offering means to study Jordanian society during a specific period of its history through the material cultural objects, especially those concerned with eating, drinking, costume and agriculture.

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts

The Royal Society for fine Arts established the Jordan National Gallery for Fine Arts at Jabel Al Weibdeh in Amman. A special wing for temporary exhibits was opened 1984. The main aims of the Gallery are:

  1. The patronage of contemporary art in Jordan, the Arab countries, and the Third world.
  2. Exchange of exhibitions between the gallery and other museums and cultural organizations outside Jordan.
  3. Organizing and participating in seminars, conferences, and symposia pertaining to art and culture within and outside Jordan.

Since its establishment, the Gallery has greatly expanded. Its collection which started with around 50 works of art amounts now to almost 2000, consisting of works by 520 artists from 43 Arab and Islamic countries, ranging from Brunei in the Pacific to Morocco on the Atlantic, and from Turkey and Iran on the Caspian Sea to Pakistan on the Indian Ocean. The Society has organized more Sea to Pakistan on the Indian Ocean. The Society has organized more than fifty exhibitions drawn from major drawn from major sources in Europe and America, such as the Center Pompidou in Paris, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Geneva Museum of History and Art and the Harvard Semitic Museum, for display in Amman. Turkish museums, the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo, as well as other collections in the Arab World have sent special exhibitions on loan to the Jordan National Gallery.

From its own collection, the Royal Society of Fine Arts has sent major exhibitions abroad to France, Turkey, Poland, and Great Britain.

The Numismatics Museum Central Bank of Jordan

The area of the Central Bank of Jordan Museum exceeds 400 square meters, and its collections include over 2200 coins. The museum was officially opened in 1988 .

Jordan is an important part of the Arab region and the world. The political and historical situations affecting it were reflected on the coins circulated in the country since the introduction of coinage to the Near East in the fourth century BC.

Special emphasis on:

  1. Jordanian coinage throughout the ages, such as Nabataen coins, of the Decapolis and the early Islamic Arabised coins.
  2. Coinage of the Islamic periods and of the rulling dynasties in the Muslim World, where inscription replaced the earlier personifications and portraits on the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Sassanid coins. The inscriptions were originally verses from the Holy Quran, and within a century they documented the name of the caliph and date and place of issue.
  3. Hashemite coinage and notes, starting with the issues of Sherif Hussein Bin Ali in Hijaz, through the Syrian issues of His Majesty Faysal I in 1920, then the Iraqi issues of their Majesties Faysal I, Ghazi I and Faysal II. Lastly the Jordanian issues from 1949 onwards.

The Exhibition of Arab Heritage And Recent Discoveries

The Exhibition of Arab Heritage And Recent Discoveries was opened in 1992, at the Department of Antiquities in Amman. This exhibition aims at introducing Jordan to the Arab cultural heritages throughout the ages, as well as exhibiting recent archaeological discoveries. On display in the exhibition presently are precious artifacts, pottery, glass and weapons dating to the Bronze Age and Nabataen and Roman periods, as well as inscriptions, gold Islamic coins and the silver Ptolemaic hoard recently discovered at Iraq al-Amir. The exhibition also has some Byzantine and early Islamic mosaics from different regions of the kingdom on display, as well as replicas of architectural elements from the temples of the Winged Lions and Qasr al-Bint in Petra, and the limestone heads of the water nymphs recently discovered at the Nymphaeum in Amman.

This exhibition is devoted to recent archaeological discoveries from the excavations carried out by the Department of Antiquities of Jordan. The exhibits will be transferred to the various Jordanian museums after the conclusion of their study and publication. The displays are therefore changed annually.


In addition to the exhibits mentioned above, the present exhibition includes a collection of Safaitic and Kufic inscriptions from the area of Mafraq. It is expected that a special exhibition of ancient Arabic inscriptions be opened featuring Nabataean, Kufic and other Islamic inscriptions found in the areas of Shbeikah and Safawi.


The Royal Automobile Museum

Driving Through the Automotive Journey of Jordan

The Royal Automobile Museum depicts the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from the early 1920's until the present day.

The featured cars highlight the life of His Majesty the late King Hussein and his reign, as well as the many aspects of his leadership.

The museum affords the visitor an insight into the history of the Kingdom through the exhibited cars from the era King Abdullah I, the founder of the Kingdom, to the current era of His Majesty King Abdullah II. These exhibits recap the development of the Kingdom in pace with the automotive advancement in the country and its transformation since the Great Arab Revolt during World War I.

Rare photo archives and video footage are used throughout the museum. A multimedia room, a library, as well as a souvenir shop are available to provide the visitor with a comprehensive and stimulating historical experience.

The museum is the first in Jordan equipped with a personal electronic narration in five languages. Our EasyGuide system allows you to enjoy an in-depth and comprehensive visit of the museum at your own pace. The narration is available in Arabic, English, Spanish, French, and German. A children's version in Arabic is also available.


FESTIVALS

Global Village

An annual festival, which takes place throughout the month of July. It includes, many different ‘Country Pavilions’, built to reflect the individual country’s heritage, folklore and tradition. There is also a ‘Main Theatre’ that hosts international and national activities, a ‘Fun Fair’ that covers 16000 sq.m. with thrilling rides, and a ‘Food Court’ where visitors can find great international and traditional cuisines. Full services, such as banks, security, parking, etc., are provided for all visitors and participants.

Souk Ukaz

An annual mid-summer music festival, which takes place either in Amman or in nearby Jerash. Souk Ukaz includes music, song and dance from both local and international artists and takes place from mid-July until mid-August.

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