Jordan is a Middle Eastern country. It is bordered by Syria in the north, Iraq in the north-east, Israel in the west and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares its borders with Israel too. Tourists coming to this country have many things to see as Jordan offers a lot to outsiders. The capital of Jordan is Amman. There are umpteen tourist attractions in this city. The museums in Amman occupy a predominant position in the list of tourist spots. There are a variety of museums in Amman. Visiting the numerous Amman Museums should be a part of your itinerary.
The Museums of Amman are listed as follows:
Jordan Archaeological Museum
The Jordan Archaeological Museum is one of the leading museums in Amman. It has an excellent collection of antiquities dating from the prehistoric times to the 15th Century. The Museum working hours are 9:00-17:00 in winter, 9:00-19:00 in summer, except on Fridays and official holidays. Three items are of particular importance in this museum. These are the Dead Sea Copper Scrolls, the Neolithic plaster statues of Ain Ghazal and the anthropomorphic pottery coffins.
Jordan Folklore Museum
Jordan Folklore Museum also falls in the category of museums in Amman. It is located near the Roman Theater. It showcases traditional Jordanian lives that include costumes, home furnishings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th Century. It is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition
The Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition is one of the finest museums in Amman. It is also located near the Roman Theater. This museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordanians including embroidery, antique jewelry and domestic utensils.
University of Jordan Museums
University of Jordan Museums as the name suggests is a collection of several small museums of various subjects that includes archeology, anthropology, folklore and medicine or biology. This is one of the spectacular museums in Amman.
Martyrs' Monument and Military Museum
The Martyrs' Monument and Military Museum is located on a hill overlooking Hussein Sports City. It reflects the 100 years of military history of Jordan. It is one of the best Jordan museums.
Visit the various museums in Amman to have a memorable Jordan tour.
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