- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Rare gold coin discovered in Hungary
- ► Prehistoric Burial Mound Discovered in England
Home
Jordan
Amman Governorate
Temple of Hercules, Amman
Temple of Hercules, Amman
by Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Temple of Hercules, Amman
Temple of Hercules is an ancient Roman temple located on the Citadel Hill (Amman Citadel) in Amman, the capital of Jordan. It was built in the 2nd century AD, during the time of Geminius Marcianus who was a Roman senator and general, and the governor of the Province of Arabia between 162-166 AD.
Site Information
Country: Jordan
District: Amman Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 822 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
- Humidity: %
- Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Rating
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Temple of Hercules, Amman.