Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche
جبل القلعة · Citadel Niche
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇯🇴 Amman, Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a), Jordan
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About Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche
Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche in Amman, Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a), Jordan is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document stratified deposits. The site includes a principal citadel and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 4.0 ha. Excavation excavated; condition submerged. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 850 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction technique
- 02Function and labor organization
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1958
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 895 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1954
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1558 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
31.9500° N · 35.9300° E · 850 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche — cella with stratified deposits
31.9487° N · 35.9279° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche — court with stratified deposits
31.9488° N · 35.9294° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Amman Citadel — Roman Temple Podium Niche — pylon with stratified deposits
31.9514° N · 35.9283° E