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Most travelers when first entering Jordan will likely find Amman to be their first introduction to the Middle Eastern country. Amman is a rich mix of new and old, with modern conveniences like air conditioned shopping malls and movie theaters mixed with the dusty suq - or marketplace - sprawling over the heart of the downtown core. For those travelers interested in history, one can easily get a strong dose of it exploring the ruins of Amman's citadel. Atop the hill, the first set of ruins that come into view is the Temple of Heracles. Once a huge building, only a pair of pillars still stan...