Esther's photos with the keyword: Amman

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The Citadel - Amman, Jordan "The Amman Citadel is a historical site at the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Known in Arabic as Jabal al-Qal'a, (جبل القلعة), the L-shaped hill is one of the seven jabals that originally made up Amman. Evidence of occupation since the pottery Neolithic period has been found. It was inhabited by different peoples and cultures until the time of the Umayyads, after which came a period of decline and for much of the time until 1878 the former city became an abandoned pile of ruins only sporadically used by Bedouin and seasonal farmers. Despite this gap, the Citadel of Amman is considered to be among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places. The Citadel is considered an important site because it has had a long history of occupation by many great civilizations. Most of the buildings still visible at the site are from the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. The major buildings at the site are the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman_Citadel AIMG 3768

The view of the Roman Theater from the Citadel - Amman, Jordan "Amman's Roman Theatre is a 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theatre. A famous landmark in the Jordanian capital, it dates back to the Roman period when the city was known as Philadelphia. The theatre and the nearby Odeon are flanking the new Hashemite Plaza from the south and the east respectively, while the Roman Nymphaeum is just a short stroll away in south-westerly direction. The theatre was built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE). The large and steeply raked structure could seat about 6,000 people: built into the hillside, it was oriented north to keep the sun off the spectators." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_theater_(Amman) AIMG 3766

Luncheon feast at the Don Quixote Restaurant in Amman, Jordan AIMG 3774

The perfume seller - Amman, Jordan This man sold all types of perfumes - from exotic blends to knock-offs of commercially sold perfumes - for the equivalent of $1 per small bottle. 3755

Market area Amman, Jordan AIMG 3752

Market area Amman, Jordan AIMG 3750

Market area Amman, Jordan AIMG 3756

Coptic Orthodox Church - Amman, Jordan AIMG 3728

Coptic Orthodox Church - Amman, Jordan AIMG 3727

Coptic Orthodox Church - Amman, Jordan AIMG 3742

King Abdullah Mosque - Amman, Jordan This mosque can hold 3,000 worshipers. AIMG 3714

King Abdullah Mosque - Amman, Jordan The mihrab is a decorated indentation in the wall of the prayer room of a mosque showing the direction towards Mecca that the worships face. AIMG 3720

Fying into Amman, Jordan AIMG 3585