#FlyWashington Magazine Fall 2022 | Page 30

Amman , Jordan
Credit : Four Seasons
Safra Restaurant
JORDAN ’ S CAPITAL CITY
BY JENNY PETERS
Most travelers ( and Spielberg “ Indiana Jones ” movie fans ) know about Petra — Jordan ’ s jaw-dropping archaeological site dating back to 300 BCE . Amman — Jordan ’ s also-ancient capital — is a bit more mysterious . The country was officially established in 1946 but has been around since ancient times .
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