Regarded as the top most popular attraction in the capital of Jordan, the Roman Amphitheatre is a spectacular ensemble of marvelous architectural planning and preservation. Set in the heart of Amman, a modern city tucked behind its cultural diversity, the site is a real masterpiece of ancient heritage and enriching history. The finest archaeological landmark in the country, the Roman Amphitheatre was constructed within 138 and 161 CE which, as the records show, was the era of Antoninus Pius, one of the five good Roman Emperors. Interestingly, many claim that it is more of a Greek theatre than a Roman Amphitheatre, and the former shrine of Greek Goddess Athena that sat atop the theatre raises quite a few speculations.
During its heyday, the half-moon shaped seating space of the Amphitheatre carved out of Jabal Al-Jofeh Hill had 44 rows and could contain up to 6,000 spectators. The seating arena was strategically faced north to prevent the audiences from direct sun. Like any other Roman theatre, this also had three tiers known as the cavea which is nothing but the seating area, the orchestra catered to VIP guests and is directly in front of the main stage so that the guests do not miss a moment of any performance, and the saenae fons which used to be a sort of a backstage.
By Air: Queen Alia International Airport is the closest airport to the Amphitheatre. The distance between the two locations is 37.6 kilometers approximately
A bus from the airport takes an hour and 20 minutes and costs around 5.67 JOD
A taxi from the airport takes half an hour and costs between 46 JOD to 57 JOD
By road: It is only 1.9 kilometers from the city center. A taxi will take a couple of minutes and 4 JOD to 6 JOD
By foot: It is a 15 to 20 minutes walk from the city center
October to April:
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May to September:
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Hours may fluctuate during Ramadan. Also, the courtyard may stay open until late evening unless they are booked for a concert or an event
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
JOD 1
It is free if you have a Jordan Pass
Time you can spend
1 to 2 hours
Weather
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