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The ancient Citadel, which towers above the city from
atop Jabal al-Qala'a, is a good place
to begin a tour of the city. The Citadel is the site of
ancient Rabbath-Ammon, and excavations here have
revealed numerous Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic
remains. The most impressive building of the Citadel,
known simply as al-Qasr ("the Palace"), dates back to
the Islamic Umayyad period. Its exact function is
unclear, but it includes a monumental gateway, an
audience hall and four vaulted chambers. A colonnaded
street also runs through the complex. To the north and
northeast are the ruins of Umayyad palace grounds.
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