| Although
Amman's history goes back to the Stone Age, and was the place
for one of the earliest settelments of humans, it is still considered
to be a "new city". The modern Amman first came to life about
200 years ago when immigrant Circassians settled in the area
that is now known as "Downtown", near the Citadel and the Roman
Amphitheatre. It grew bigger after becoming the capital of Jordan
in the year 1921, and is still growing! You can easily see that
the farther you are from the center, the newer the buildings
are. Houses in Amman are built with stone that is mainly white,
on seven different hills, or Jabal. Amman is perfect as a first
stop in Jordan, and its central location makes it a perfect
base as you travel around in Jordan. Inside Amman, there are
many places to visit, and it's a very beautiful city, especially
at night. |
