Temple of Hercules

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@HazySue (39268)
Gouverneur, New York
July 23, 2019 2:11pm CST
You are looking at an image of the Temple of Hercules. This temple when whole was larger than any temple in Rome. It is believe that this temple was never finished because of them finding no other remans belonging to the structure. The most impressive part of this ruin is what is believed to be a stature piece of Hercules hand. Most pictures taken make the hand look larger than it really is. The Temple of Hercules was meant to become a citadel but is believed to have never been completed because the rest of materials were used to complete a Byzantine Church nearby. It is a part of a grouping of religious building located on one of the 7 hills in Amman in Jordan. This historical grouping is one of the most awe inspiring setting in the country. This is my pick of places to visit when in Jordan you will never forget it.
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• United States
24 Jul 19
don't blame ya fer wishin' to visit such. i see the beauty'n the architecture 'f these ruins 'n other ancient buildin's, but 'lso see the sufferin'.
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• United States
25 Jul 19
@HazySue i 'magine that if'n one 'twas not 'f royal blood, life 'twas most diff'cult :(
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 Jul 19
So do I. I love history and often imagine how it was to be living way back when.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx I am sure it was difficult for those who had no money way back then.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jul 19
It looks like an interesting ruin.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jul 19
@HazySue That's great.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 Jul 19
The whole complex is interesting to visit. You can just feel the history oozing out.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I would have loved to have seen that. I had to pass on a side trip to Jordan when we went to Egypt, thanks to my having to be back in school. I always said that teaching interfered with my life.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Jul 19
@HazySue Perhaps some other time. I hope.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
24 Jul 19
To bad you didn't get to that area of Jordan it really is breathtaking.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jul 19
There are so many wondrous things to see in this world.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
24 Jul 19
You are so right. You would never be able to see everything.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 19
Looks very interesting. I have never travelled outside the US.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
24 Jul 19
I think you would like it there. I loved it - just for a visit.
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
24 Jul 19
i really want to visit this place!!
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
24 Jul 19
It is something, isn't it?
@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I love old ruins. Thanks for posting.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
24 Jul 19
I love them too. They leave so much to the imagination.
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