Jordan 🇯🇴 | Amman · First Stop

🌍 Jordan Travel Notes | 24 Hours in Amman: Touching the Millennia-Old Pulse of Rome & Arabia ✨ 📍 First Stop: Jerash, the "Roman Mirage" of the Middle East "More Roman than Rome itself"—stepping into the ancient city of Jerash feels like slipping through a time rift. The Oval Plaza, paved with marble in 64 BC, still glows under the sun, while 120 Corinthian columns stand like giants holding up the sky. The wind whispers through the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, echoing the glory of the gods. ✨ Must-Do List Stand in the center of the Roman Hippodrome and sing—your voice will spiral up the steps as if ancient spectators still cheer. 🏰 Second Stop: Amman Citadel, Civilization’s Layers on Seven Hills Amman’s "heart" hides among the ruins of the Citadel. Founded by the Ammonites in the 11th century BC, later marked by the Temple of Hercules (its giant hand still visible) and Umayyad palaces where Greek carvings meet Arabesque patterns. 📸 Photo Guide Sunset at the summit: Golden light spills over the city’s yellow-white houses. Frame the Ammonite columns—half-ruin, half-gentleness. Panorama of the Roman Theatre: 6,000 stone seats fan out like an open book. Shout from the center—your echo travels from the 2nd century. 🛕 Third Stop: Downtown Amman, A Symphony of Life in Yellow & White Wander steep alleys where mint tea and grilled meat fill the air. The blue dome of King Abdullah Mosque clashes with market carpets, while Byzantine church mosaics hide in plain sight—here, life itself is history. 🎭 Tale of Two Theatres: Amman vs. Jerash—Which Feels More "Roman"? Amman’s Roman Theatre: An epic in the city center. VIP stone seats still warm, acoustics so sharp even a whisper carries. Jerash’s South Theatre: The largest in the Middle East! Climb to the top and imagine gladiators’ roars. Still hosts concerts today—where ancient and modern art collide. 💡 Pro Tip Amman’s theatre feels intimate; Jerash’s is grand. Wear a flowy dress for "goddess-among-ruins" photos at both! 🌟 Next Episode Petra’s night-lit secrets, Dead Sea’s weightless magic, Wadi Rum’s Dune-worthy stars… Follow along to unlock Jordan’s wonders! 💫 #JordanTravel #RomanRuins #AmmanWalks #HiddenMiddleEast #SlowTravelDiaries #OffbeatAdventures #Jerash #ScarecrowTravel