Jordan Archaeological Museum

The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located in the Citadel of Amman, Jordan. Built in 1951, it presents artifacts from archaeological sites in Jordan, dating from prehistoric times to the 15th century. The collections are arranged in chronological order and include items of everyday life such as flint, glass, metal and pottery objects, as well as more artistic items such as jewelry and statues. Highlights of the museum collections include some of the ʿAin Ghazal statues, which are among oldest statues ever made, and plastered human skulls from Jericho. The museum also includes a coin collection.

Jordan Archaeological Museum
متحف الآثار الأردني
Museum entrance, 2009
Location within Jordan
Established1951 (1951)
LocationCitadel Hill, Amman
Jordan
Coordinates31.9540°N 35.9343°E / 31.9540; 35.9343
TypeArt museum, Design/Textile Museum, Historic site
DirectorAbdul Rahim Al Dwaikat
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