| What is it? |
A 6,000-seat amphitheater left behind by Amman’s Roman occupants! |
| What makes it historical? |
While Amman was under Roman rule and known as Philadelphia, it experienced a major building makeover, including this remarkable amphitheater built under the Emperor Antonius Pius between 138 and 161 AD! Like the amphitheater at Pompeii, this one is divided into three levels, called diazomata. The upper class sat at the bottom, closest to the action, the military filled in the middle, and the rest of the people sat at the top. Luckily for those stuck in the nosebleeds, the acoustics were so good in this theater that even they could get a good look and listen at what was going on onstage! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
The intersection of Taha Al Hashemi and Farwah Al-Jazami
Amman
Jordan
From Amman: ~3mi (5km) — 0.1hrs
From Aqaba: ~203mi (327km) — 3.4hrs
From Irbid: ~57mi (92km) — 1hrs
From Kerak: ~78mi (126km) — 1.3hrs |
| When should I go? |
The theater is open daily from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM! |
