Temple of Hercules is a temple located in the Citadel, Amman, built during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius around the year 161 AD. It is said that construction is dedicated to the son of the god Zeus, Hercules.
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Friday, January 3, 2014
Temple of Hercules
Temple of Hercules is a temple located in the Citadel, Amman, built during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius around the year 161 AD. It is said that construction is dedicated to the son of the god Zeus, Hercules.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Petra
This palace is carved on a rock hill. Petra is estimated that humans inhabited since the 2nd century AD. In this National Geographic photo, the building is known as the El-Deir. Archaeologists concluded the building was formerly a shrine, before being transformed into a church or monastery.
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