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The Jordan Museum

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art museum, archaeological museum in Amman, Jordan

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the captivating capital city of Amman, where ancient history effortlessly blends with modern urban vibes. I am delighted to be your guide today as we explore a true cultural and historical landmark. …

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  2. 2The Ras Al-Ein Plaza and Entrance

    As we begin our walking route, we find ourselves standing in the spacious outdoor plaza leading up to the main entrance of the Jordan Museum. This specific architectural zone, situated in the heart of the Ras Al-Ein district,…

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  3. 3The Grand Foyer and Ticketing Hall

    Stepping through the main entrance, we are immediately enveloped by the grand foyer and ticketing hall of the Jordan Museum. The very first sensation you will notice is the delightfully crisp, air-conditioned climate. …

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  4. 4The Prehistoric Gallery and the Ain Ghazal Statues

    We now enter the Prehistoric Gallery, a space where the dim lighting and carefully controlled environment immediately command a sense of profound reverence. Here, you are standing face to face with the dawn of human civilization. …

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  5. 5The Archaeological and Historical Gallery

    Moving forward in time, we arrive at the Archaeological and Historical Gallery. This is the museum's largest single display area, and its expansive, brightly lit floor plan is a marvel of curatorial design. …

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  6. 6The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition Room

    We now transition into a much quieter, highly controlled environment: the room dedicated to the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. You will notice immediately that the lighting here is significantly dimmer than in the previous galleries. …

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  7. 7The Treasures of Petra and the Nabataean Gallery

    Leaving the quiet intensity of the scrolls behind, we step into a gallery radiating with the artistic brilliance of southern Jordan. This section is dedicated to the treasures from Petra, the legendary rose-red city carved…

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  8. 8The Interactive Language Station

    Our final stop within the exhibition halls brings us to a highly engaging, modern feature of the museum: the Interactive Language Station. Nestled in a bright, inviting corner near the conclusion of the historical galleries, this…

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  9. 9Closing

    As we conclude our tour of the Jordan Museum and step back out into the bright, warm air of the Ras Al-Ein district, it is time for some final reflections. We have traversed an immense expanse of time today, journeying from the…

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What is The Jordan Museum?

The Jordan Museum is a place in 암만 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location암만
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates31.9456, 35.9265
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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