Abstract Descending Jabal al-Qal'a to the Roman Amphitheater (Amman, Jordan)

causey · 01:42 PM

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slowpez · 01-30-2014, 02:33 PM

Fascinating place Stefan. TFS.

causey · 01-30-2014, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Fascinating place Stefan. TFS.

Indeed!

Thank you for visiting the thread, Susan.

**Sailor** · 01-30-2014, 05:56 PM

Thanks for taking us along your wonderful descent to the amphitheater - I enjoyed the walk and the great photos

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It's amazing how far the Romans spread their architecture and culture with the technology of that era. Before I retired, I collaborated with a research group at a small university in Tarragona, Spain. From my hotel room, I was able to look down on a Roman amphitheater (though much smaller) following the same design. Those guys just got around

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causey · 01-30-2014, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Thanks for taking us along your wonderful descent to the amphitheater - I enjoyed the walk and the great photos

.

It's amazing how far the Romans spread their architecture and culture with the technology of that era. Before I retired, I collaborated with a research group at a small university in Tarragona, Spain. From my hotel room, I was able to look down on a Roman amphitheater (though much smaller) following the same design. Those guys just got around

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Jer

I know, I am Romanian

Thank you for your words, Jer. I'm very happy to be able to take my fellow Pentaxians on my trips

**Bob Harris** · 01-30-2014, 06:28 PM

I'm not sure if these are out of this world or other worldly Stefan but I sure enjoyed the photos. It would appear to me that a large earthquake would level parts of the city, but it has stood all these years so I guess it was built correctly.

scratchpaddy · 01-31-2014, 10:32 AM

I really enjoyed this trip to a very different cityscape. Great perspectives on a very, very old city!

causey · 01-31-2014, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I'm not sure if these are out of this world or other worldly Stefan but I sure enjoyed the photos. It would appear to me that a large earthquake would level parts of the city, but it has stood all these years so I guess it was built correctly.

Thank you, Bob. Amman has well developed, modern areas, too. The center is the historic part of the city. Also, one of the poorest parts, but resilient, nevertheless, as you can see.

causey · 01-31-2014, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

I really enjoyed this trip to a very different cityscape. Great perspectives on a very, very old city!

Thank you very much. That's why I like sharing my travel pics!

**Bruce Clark** · 01-31-2014, 06:23 PM

A very interesting series. I like the images of the citizens just going about their business. The street art is also very interesting, especially when compared to some of the mindless graffiti plaguing our city.

causey · 02-01-2014, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

A very interesting series. I like the images of the citizens just going about their business. The street art is also very interesting, especially when compared to some of the mindless graffiti plaguing our city.

Thank you, Bruce... Jordanians are nice people: kind, and generally correct. Many of them are very poor, but one can see they have good hearts. I love Jordan--hope to go back there one day.

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01-30-2014, 06:19 PM	#5
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Thanks for taking us along your wonderful descent to the amphitheater - I enjoyed the walk and the great photos . It's amazing how far the Romans spread their architecture and culture with the technology of that era. Before I retired, I collaborated with a research group at a small university in Tarragona, Spain. From my hotel room, I was able to look down on a Roman amphitheater (though much smaller) following the same design. Those guys just got around . Jer I know, I am Romanian Thank you for your words, Jer. I'm very happy to be able to take my fellow Pentaxians on my trips Last edited by causey; 01-30-2014 at 07:32 PM.

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Fascinating place Stefan. TFS. Indeed! Thank you for visiting the thread, Susan.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Thanks for taking us along your wonderful descent to the amphitheater - I enjoyed the walk and the great photos . It's amazing how far the Romans spread their architecture and culture with the technology of that era. Before I retired, I collaborated with a research group at a small university in Tarragona, Spain. From my hotel room, I was able to look down on a Roman amphitheater (though much smaller) following the same design. Those guys just got around . Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I'm not sure if these are out of this world or other worldly Stefan but I sure enjoyed the photos. It would appear to me that a large earthquake would level parts of the city, but it has stood all these years so I guess it was built correctly.

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scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	I really enjoyed this trip to a very different cityscape. Great perspectives on a very, very old city!

01-31-2014, 05:44 PM	#8
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris I'm not sure if these are out of this world or other worldly Stefan but I sure enjoyed the photos. It would appear to me that a large earthquake would level parts of the city, but it has stood all these years so I guess it was built correctly. Thank you, Bob. Amman has well developed, modern areas, too. The center is the historic part of the city. Also, one of the poorest parts, but resilient, nevertheless, as you can see.

01-31-2014, 05:45 PM	#9
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757 Original Poster	Originally posted by scratchpaddy I really enjoyed this trip to a very different cityscape. Great perspectives on a very, very old city! Thank you very much. That's why I like sharing my travel pics!

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	A very interesting series. I like the images of the citizens just going about their business. The street art is also very interesting, especially when compared to some of the mindless graffiti plaguing our city.

02-01-2014, 08:42 AM	#11
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark A very interesting series. I like the images of the citizens just going about their business. The street art is also very interesting, especially when compared to some of the mindless graffiti plaguing our city. Thank you, Bruce... Jordanians are nice people: kind, and generally correct. Many of them are very poor, but one can see they have good hearts. I love Jordan--hope to go back there one day.