About Jordan Archaeological Museum
The Jordan Archaeological Museum is situated behind the Umayyad Palace within Citadel Hill’s archaeological area in the capital city of Jordan, Amman. One of the tourist attractions in Jordan it is. The museum was founded in 1951 with the intention of showcasing different ancient remains that have been discovered in several archaeological sites around the country.
The artefacts on display are from as far back as prehistory to the 15th Century AD including Iron and Bronze Respects. There is a time line in the exhibitions showcasing civilization decade by decade, that includes items from their daily activities. The collection covers a range of implements including fire starters from flint, clay pots, glass and metal wares, a few ornamental pieces and artefacts.
You can tour the museum according to the order of the ages, starting from the Stone Age, then moving on to the oldest statues discovered in the world, the Ain Ghazal statues.
You can also see a few manuscripts discovered in the Dead Sea, which are considered the oldest written manuscripts discovered and of importance for religious studies.
You can also see many pottery, glass and metal vessels with their beautiful decorations and carvings that were discovered in different locations.
You can also see the statue of the goddess of fertility and well-being, Attargatis, a stunning sculpture dating back to around the 1st century AD. Visit the Coins Corner, which houses a large collection of coins of different metals, dating back to different eras.
The museum houses some plaster artifacts from the ancient resorts of Jericho in the 7th century AD, and is worthy of your camera lens. You certainly won't miss seeing the Roman mosaics, some of which are on display at the museum with a detailed explanation of each piece.
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