| What is it? |
The Temple of Hercules is a 2nd century Roman temple at the Amman Citadel! |
| What makes it historical? |
After Rome captured the city of Rabbath Ammon and renamed it Philadelphia in 63 BC, they set about giving the city a makeover in their own image. That included building over a temple to Moloch and replacing it with a lavish temple to their own hero, Hercules, around 160 AD! Though archaeologists speculate that this temple was never finished, at its height, it measured 100 feet long by 85 feet wide and housed a 43-foot marble statue of Hercules! Today, all that remains of the statue are three fingers, and the only clue to their owner is in the form of coins scattered about the ruins! |
| 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? |
K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St. 146
Amman
Jordan
From Amman: ~5mi (9km) — 0.1hrs
From Aqaba: ~205mi (330km) — 3.5hrs
From Irbid: ~53mi (86km) — 0.9hrs
From Kerak: ~84mi (136km) — 1.4hrs |
| When should I go? |
The Amman Citadel opens at 8:00 AM, Saturday through Thursday, year-round! Between May 1 and September 1, it stays open until 7:00 PM, and the rest of the year it closes at 4:00 PM! On Fridays, it’s open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM! |
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