Amman - traces of ancient cultures

Almost every epoch in the history of Amman, has left behind a historic monuments. Sightseeing is best to start with the ancient Roman theater, which came from ancient Philadelphia. Amphitheater carved into the hillside that once served as a necropolis. In the heyday of the amphitheater could accommodate nearly 6,000 spectators, today it is sometimes used for public events. In all probability it was built during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, in the middle of the II century. In the wings of the amphitheater are two small museums: the Museum of Folklore, as well as the unusual Museum of Jordanian folk traditions. They can see the embroidery, mosaics IV century of Jerash and Madaba, traditional costumes and ornaments of Bedouins. In the eastern part of the ancient forum is erected around the same time, the Odeon, the building where the competitions of musicians and readers, reminiscent of a theater. To the west of the amphitheater is Nymphaeum, the main fountain in the ancient Philadelphia.