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Situated on the highest hill in Amman (850m above sea) this is more like a ruins site than a citadel. Still it offers some impressive sights like the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, with a bonus spectacular view of Amman.
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Islamic Cemetry
City view of Amman from the highest hill
Temple of Hercules.
Byzantine Basilica (or the remains of)...
Islamic Cemetry
City view of Amman from the highest hill
Temple of Hercules.
Byzantine Basilica (or the remains of)...
Umayyad Palace
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Front courtyard of the palace
The Audition Hall. It was shaped like a cross because it was built over a basilica
Umayyad Palace
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Front courtyard of the palace
The Audition Hall. It was shaped like a cross because it was built over a basilica
Inside the domed audience hall
I will call this picture "Patience and even more patience", let me know if you can guess why

Inside the domed audience hall
I will call this picture "Patience and even more patience", let me know if you can guess why

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