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Jordan Museum
Best time to visit
Morning right after opening, when there are the fewest people and the light hits the large windows on the upper floor beautifully.
Budget tips
Entry costs about 5 Jordanian dinars (less than 7 euros). The Jordan Pass includes free entry, so it is worth getting before the trip.
Recommended for
History enthusiasts, Archaeology enthusiasts, Those seeking a peaceful cultural experience, Families with school-age children
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Over 2 million archaeological artifacts tell the story of Jordan's 10,000-year history. The collection includes, among other things, the world's oldest bread, discovered in the Black Desert region and dating back 14,400 years.
Highlights: The most famous exhibits are the Dead Sea Scrolls, which contain the earliest known texts of the Old Testament. Standing before these 2,000-year-old parchments, one can come into direct contact with history, as the texts are written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
Insider tips
- Start the tour from the upper floor and work your way down, as the museum's timeline runs chronologically from top to bottom.
- Photography is allowed without flash, but the ban on photography in the Dead Sea Scrolls section should be noted.
- The nearby café serves good Jordanian coffee and a small snack before or after the museum tour.
- Weekdays are considerably quieter than weekends, so prefer Tuesday or Wednesday.
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