Jordan Archaeological Museum
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The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located in the Citadel of Amman, Jordan. Built in 1951,[1] 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.[2] The museum also includes a coin collection.
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متحف الآثار الأردني | |
Established | 1951; 73 years ago (1951) |
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Location | Citadel Hill, Amman Jordan |
Coordinates | 31.9540°N 35.9343°E / 31.9540; 35.9343 |
Type | Art museum, Design/Textile Museum, Historic site |
Director | Abdul Rahim Al Dwaikat |
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For the larger museum established in 2014 in Amman, Jordan, see The Jordan Museum.