AMMAN
The Jordanian capital, Amman, is mentioned in the Bible by
the name of Rabath Ammon in the story of King Og, an Ammonite King famed for
being a giant of a man ( Deuteronomy 3:11).
The city was also known as Philadelphia, named so in the 3rd
century BC after the Ptolemic ruler Philadelphus.
Amman today boasts a number of important ruins, including
the Roman Theatre , a Roman temple and several Byzantine churches. The archeological
museum situated in the Citadel owns one of the finest collections of ancient
artifact in the Middle East, including some of the Copper Dead Sea scrolls.
The modern capital is well known for its excellent
infrastructure, museums, fascinating shops, gourmet restaurants, luxurious
hotels and recreational facilities.
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