Downtown Amman
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Downtown Amman, known locally as al-Balad[1], is the old downtown commercial area of Amman, Jordan.
[edit] History
The Balad is the oldest section of the city, being the one that was originally inhabited during the Neolithic period around 6500 B.C.[2] The seven jabals, or hills around it were occupied during the same time and formed the perimeter of the young city, most notably the Citadel atop Citadel Hill.
[edit] Sites
Downtown Amman is made up of a myriad of souq[2] markets and independently-owned businesses. The area's long history leaves a large amount historical sites, such as the Citadel, the Umayyad Palace, and the Roman Ampitheater.
