Tourism at the Amman Citadel - in pictures

  • Visitors tour the Amman Citadel in Jordan, where archaeologists have found evidence of habitation dating back 3,600 years. All photos: Reuters
    Visitors tour the Amman Citadel in Jordan, where archaeologists have found evidence of habitation dating back 3,600 years. All photos: Reuters
  • The remains of the Roman Temple of Hercules look over Amman.
    The remains of the Roman Temple of Hercules look over Amman.
  • Tourist visits to Amman Citadel and Jordan are big business. Last week, the country's tourist board held a promotional meeting in London with more that 150 agencies.
    Tourist visits to Amman Citadel and Jordan are big business. Last week, the country's tourist board held a promotional meeting in London with more that 150 agencies.
  • Tourists visit St George's Greek Orthodox Church, in Madaba, Jordan.
    Tourists visit St George's Greek Orthodox Church, in Madaba, Jordan.
  • A tourist poses for a picture at Amman Citadel.
    A tourist poses for a picture at Amman Citadel.
  • Visitors at the Amman Citadel, Jordan. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board are busy with efforts to attract citizens to their country's ancient heritage under a programme called Urdun Jannah.
    Visitors at the Amman Citadel, Jordan. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board are busy with efforts to attract citizens to their country's ancient heritage under a programme called Urdun Jannah.
  • Visitors at the Amman Citadel in Jordan. Last month, the government praised a 'rapid and remarkable' recovery for its tourism industry after the coronavirus outbreak in 2020.
    Visitors at the Amman Citadel in Jordan. Last month, the government praised a 'rapid and remarkable' recovery for its tourism industry after the coronavirus outbreak in 2020.
  • Inside St George's Greek Orthodox Church, in Madaba, Jordan. The city has many Muslim and Christian sites.
    Inside St George's Greek Orthodox Church, in Madaba, Jordan. The city has many Muslim and Christian sites.