Temple of Hercules

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by Mustafa Waad Saeed

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The Temple of Hercules in Amman, Jordan, is an ancient Roman temple located on the historic Amman Citadel. Constructed during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century AD, the temple is a significant archaeological site that showcases the grandeur of Roman architecture. The most prominent feature of the temple is the colossal hand, which is thought to have belonged to a massive statue of Hercules that once stood there.

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