This hill, one of the seven that make up Amman, is of historical interest not just to the country of Jordan back to the entire human race. It has been settled by humans for more than 18,000 years as far back as the Paleolithic Age. After the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian occupations, the Romans came, and destroyed much of what came before them. Later the area was occupied by Byzantine and Ummayad rulers. It's a began to seriously decline after the thirteenth century. The highlights of the complex are:

• Roman Temple of Hercules - From the 2nd century
• Umayyad Palace - 8th century palatial complex
• Umayyad water cistern - Huge hole in the ground with steps leading down, 1 super light water
• Byzantine church - 7th century construct destroyed by quakes and with a few mosaics
• Ayyubid watchtower
• Also on site is an archaeological museum which has been covered as a separate attraction

You will find that ticket office on the road leading up to the entrance. It is recommended that you hire one of the license to guide to show you around. They are multilingual and really know the place. 

• It is best to take a taxi up to the Citadel. The alternative is a steep Ascent on foot.

• Guides: JD15 

• Drive or take a taxi to here.
• There may be a bus station nearby.

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