Aqaba Archaeological Museum is the official museum in the city of Aqaba and one of the most important places of tourism in Jordan in the southern region of the country.
The museum is located in the old area, near the historic Aqaba Castle, and the famous Flagstaff, and includes artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age.
The building hosting the museum was a palace of Sharif Hussain, founder of the Hashemite State, and it was rebuilt shortly after the First World War.
The museum was founded in 1989, to embrace monuments dating back 4000 years, and aims to provide historical evidence that confirms that the city is one of the oldest human settlements in the Middle East.
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Activities you can do
• You can start enjoying watching Sharif Hussein’s house on the northern shore of the Gulf of Aqaba, where the British negotiations took place during the First World War.
• Start your tour with the Ayla Hall and other halls that contain the various artifacts collected from several sites in the Aqaba region.
• Do not forget to take pictures of the piece of the antique bronze lady from Aqaba, which is part of a statue that was discovered on the hill of deer immigrations in the city. You must see prehistoric pieces and utensils, some of which are over 4,000 years old.
• Visit the Islamic Archeology Hall, which includes a large inscription of a Quranic verse, some artifacts, and coins dating back to the Fatimid period.
• You can also take many pictures of the stunning Mamluk Mamluk castle and its tall flagpole, which is 130 meters high.
Entry prices
One Jordanian dinar per person, equivalent to $ 1.41.
Worktime
Daily from 8 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening, and Al-Takhtif closed its doors at 5:30 in the winter months.
Hotels near Aqaba Archaeological Museum
Costa Marina Hotel and Suites is a 3-star hotel in Aqaba, Jordan with great reviews, and it is 3.6 km from Aqaba Archeology Museum
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and quiet, the staff is very helpful and friendly, the services are perfect.
Yafco Hotel is a 3-star Aqaba hotel with very good reviews, and is 160 meters from the Aqaba Archaeological Museum.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is great and close to services, the staff are helpful, the rooms are comfortable and clean.
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