AMMAN CITY TOUR - ROMAN THEATRE | DOWN TOWN, JORDAN| FAMILY TRAVEL VIDEO| 4K HD VIDEO| JAN 2024

Amman - The White Capital of Jordan
Amman architecture lacks the wealth of forms and colours that are characteristic features of the Orient. It is often called the white city, as its houses are made from limestone, and residential districts look like white Lego blocks scattered on the hills.
Located at the very heart of the Middle East, Jordan has a reputation of a modern state with good infrastructure, thriving economy and a rich cultural scene. Its capital, Amman, is an intriguing city where ancient Roman ruins, shisha bars, labyrinths of souks (Arabian markets) and vibrant nightlife form a coherent whole.
City on a hill
Located between a desert and a fertile Jordan valley, Amman, in the past situated on 7 hills, today spreads across 19 “jabal”. It is an ancient settlement with a very long history, which was first mentioned in the Old Testament under the name Rabbat Ammon (Rabba). In 1946, the city became the capital of independent Jordan. It started rapidly developing around 1948 - the time when the state of Israel was created and Palestinian refugees began arriving in Amman.
They strongly contributed to its dynamic economic and cultural development, and today represent almost half of the capital’s population. The commercial centre of the city is filled with modern buildings, hotels, elegant restaurants, art galleries and shops, which stand close to traditional cafes and small craft workshops producing and selling various products.
The city’s flagship: amphitheatre
You should definitely see Roman Theatre that was built during the reign of Antonius Pius in the 2nd century AD, when the city was known as Philadelphia (from the name of the ruler of Egypt, Ptolemy Philadelphus). The theatre was restored in 1957, albeit without the use of original materials, thus causing the reconstruction to be partially incorrect.
Nevertheless, it can seat 6 thousand people and is one of the main city monuments. Built into the hillside, it was oriented north to keep the sun off the spectators. Up to this day, it has been used during festivals and concerts. Next to the theatre, you can find folklore and ethnographic museums.
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