On the summit of the Amman Citadel, the Jordan Archaeological Museum houses artefacts spanning the countrys long history, from prehistoric finds and the famous Ain Ghazal statues, among the oldest human statues ever made, to Roman and Islamic pieces. Ticketed admission, included with the citadel, lets visitors explore the collection alongside the ancient ruins on the hilltop. The combination of museum and monuments makes the citadel the essential place to understand Ammans deep past.