Byzantine Church

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Detail: Byzantine Church Column Capitals

Date

ca. 6th century CE

Main Work
Amman Citadel, Jabal Al Qal'a, al-Qala'a
Work Type
architecture
Style/Period
Byzantine
Location
Amman (Jordan)
Notes

This church reused many of the columns from the nearby temple. The church formed part of a Byzantine town which probably covered much of the hill.

Record ID
1617_jordan2016_ammancitadel_img_068