LESSON 7A WRITING | A review

I happened to come across this gem of a museum last week on a family trip to Jordan, so we decided to check it out. I'm so glad we did as it turned out to be a hugely enjoyable experience.

The museum opened recently in the Ras al-'Ayn district of Amman, near the Citadel, and tells the story of Jordan through history. It's in a very beautiful building too, a combination of stone (reflecting the past) and glass (reflecting Jordan's present and future).

The large permanent collection starts off with a look at what the country was like in the Stone Age, some 1.5 million years ago.

You can then move on to different galleries that take you through Jordan's history in chronological order, with a look at more than 2,000 artifacts covering the Romans, Nabatean history and much more.

What I really liked was the only copper Dead Sea scrolls, which is totally mind-blowing. Another highlight is one of the world's oldest human statues, dating back to 7500 BСЕ.

The extremely varied themes of the museum include food production, the development of visual arts and architecture, international trade and communication, and the growth of industry. These are explained using modern graphics and interactive displays which are absolutely fascinating.

I was also impressed by the special children's area where children can take part in interactive exhibits and even take part in performing arts activities inspired by the museum's exhibits.

My only criticism of the museum is that the experience just went by too fast. I really enjoyed all the exhibits, but would love to have been able to see and experience even more.

Despite that, I'd definitely recommend going to the museum if you are in Amman because not only is it informative and educational, but it's also a lot of fun. And if this was not enough, there is also a pretty amazing gift shop and café!