The Capital city of Jordan
Amman is the modern and ancient capital of Jordan,Formerly the Ammonite capital city of Rabbath-Ammon,and later the Graeco-Roman city Called Philadelphia.Originally spread over seven hills like Rome,Amman now covers at least 25 hills,it is a city of contrasts a mixture of ancient and modern.
Often referred to as"The white city",Amman houses are built on many hillsides,and form agreat canvas of overlapping beiges,ochres and whites.the outstanding whiteness is the result of white stones of the country used in construction-rough hewn,smooth or lightly veined,and even polished white marble.