Byzantine Church

Alternative Names
Byzantine Church on Citadel Hill
الكنيسة البيزنطية في جبل القلعة
Date
ca. 6th century CE
Work Type

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.

References

  • View from northwest
  • Detail of column capitals
  • View from northwest
  • Detail of column capital
  • Detail of column capital
  • View of southern columns, facing east
  • View from West
  • View from centre of Church Nave, with view of Monumental Gateway, Temple of Hercules in distance and Amman cityscape in background