The Archaeology Museum at the University of Jordan was established in 1962, coinciding with the founding of the university. Initially, it housed a limited number of archaeological pieces. However, recognizing the importance of having a museum of archaeology at the university, there was an initiative to renovate and develop it to align with the distinguished academic status of the University of Jordan. The Archaeology Museum serves as an educational institution and an open book, with its exhibits representing various artifacts and civilizations from ancient times to the end of the Islamic era, arranged chronologically.
In 1986, the museum relocated to its current location within the university campus, surrounded by greenery utilized to display more artifacts and archaeological evidence. This outdoor museum attracts students and fosters their appreciation for our cultural, historical, and national heritage.
The museum's collection comes primarily from two main sources:
- Department of Antiquities/Jordanian Museum.
- Excavations by the Department of Archaeology Training, which involved multiple sites across Jordan, such as Jerash, Petra, Tel Al-Mazar, Tel Al-Sa'ima, Rajm Al-Kursi, Yajuz, Tel Siran, Tel Abu Nasir, and Tel Abu Al-Suwan.
The museum currently has the necessary scientific facilities to fulfill its academic role, including exhibition halls, research rooms, photography and archaeological drawing rooms, and a laboratory for conservation and restoration work.
The objectives of the Archaeology Museum include:
- Deepening scientific knowledge of Jordan's cultural heritage across different eras and fostering national consciousness among archaeology students, university students, and visitors.
- Organizing traveling archaeological exhibitions within and outside the country.
- Strengthening scientific and intellectual cooperation with relevant cultural departments and institutions.
For inquiries, contact:
Phone: 0096265355000 ext. 25051
Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
