The Temple of Hercules is a historic site in the Citadel in Amman, Jordan. It is believed to be the most significant Roman structure in the Amman Citadel.

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Chris - DeryC

November 28, 2021

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Bear S.

April 4, 2023

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Impressive temple embedded in a lot of history. One only assumes that the temple was dedicated to Hercules, since in front of the temple a hand and an elbow of a vmtl. around 13m high statue was found.

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Elevation 830 m

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