The Temple of Herakles, Amman is situated in the heritage site of Citadel, which lies in one of the seven hills the city is formed of. The name of the hill is Jabel el Qala. There are many ruins excavated in this region and The Temple of Herakles, Amman is one of them. It is one of the most important monuments and one of the great tourist attractions in Amman.
The Temple of Herakles, Amman bears testimony to the rich historical heritage of the country. Amman being the capital city and the largest city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon. It is also the most effective base for exploring in and around the country. It is a well appointed will all the necessary amenities required by the tourists.
Herakles Temple, Amman is situated to the south of the citadel. The temple is also known as the Great Temple of Amman. The great temple was built between 162-166 AD, during the reign of the emperor Marcus Aurelius.
The Temple of Herakles, Amman is dedicated to the Ammonite God Melkom and inside the temple there is a marble statue of Hercules which is about 9 meters high.
The Temple of Herakles, Amman is a huge structure and even much bigger than than any temple in Rome. The massive structure stands facing the eastern side and it can be seen from the front that is from the northeast corner. The portico of The Temple of Hercules, Amman rests on six columns, each of which are 33 feet tall. A part of the building is bereft of the columns and this has convinced the excavators that the temple had been kept unfinished due to some unknown reason.
The total measurement of The Temple of Herakles, Amman has been taken, it is 31 meters long by 26 meters wide. The outer terminal or the sacred precinct measures 122 meters by 72 meters. There is a long stairway leading to the downtown of Amman ending near the Roman Theater. Near the temple there are ruins of the various Arabic structures. Taking strolls around these ruins is one of the great things to do in Amman.
There is a model of this temple displayed at the ACOR, the American Center for Oriental Research in Amman.
So visit the Temple of Herakles, Amman during you sightseeing in Amman and enjoy your Amman Travel. You are sure to enjoy your Amman Tour.
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