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Aqaba Archaeological Museum description and photos - Jordan: Aqaba. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Aqaba Archaeological Museum. Photo and descriptionThe Archaeological Museum of Aqaba is located in the historical part of the city in the former palace of the founder of the Hashemite dynasty, Sharif Hussein bin Ali. The exposition presents archaeological finds dating back to a vast time interval: from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. The list of the most famous exhibits includes a tablet with a verse of the Koran, which adorned the eastern city gates in the 9th century, and gold coins circulated in the Shiite Fatimid caliphate in the 10th century.We also recommend reading Museum of the history of the city of Brest description and photos - Belarus: Brest Topic: Aqaba Archaeological Museum description and photos - Jordan: Aqaba. |