Amman, the capital of Jordan

Amman is built on seven hills, or jabals, each of which more or less defines a neighborhood. The seven hills of Amman are an mixture of ancient and modern. Honking horns give way to the beautiful call to prayer which echoes from the stately minarets which grace the city. Gleaming white houses with cafes and kabab stalls are mixed with bustling markets-known in Arabic as souqs-and the remains of civilizations and ages long past.

Amman has been home for many civilizations through history ranging from Ammonites, Romans, to modern Arabs. The city is rich for its biblical mention and plethora of historical attractions dating to the Stone Age. The city itself was renamed from " Philadelphia " to " Amman " during Ghassanian era in honor of the ancient Ammonites. Originally built on seven hills, Amman now rests on 19 hills and still growing, with each hill standing for a certain area of the city. The ancient seven hills, or "Jabals", are the heart of the city's cultural events such as Jabal Amman and Jabal Lweibdeh.

Amman holiday is recommended for serious travelers who enjoy discovering a different way of life and making excursions to unique and interesting outlying sites, like the famous 'Rose City', the historic town of Madaba with its beautiful mosaics, or the Dead Sea.