The Martyrs' Memorial and Museum

The Martyrs' Memorial and Museum

The Martyrs' Memorial and Museum entrance
Established 1977
Location Amman, Jordan
Coordinates 31°59′12″N 35°54′23″E / 31.98655°N 35.90640°E / 31.98655; 35.90640Coordinates: 31°59′12″N 35°54′23″E / 31.98655°N 35.90640°E / 31.98655; 35.90640
Type Memorial

The Martyrs' Memorial and Museum is a museum in Amman, Jordan. Located next to the Amman Sport city, the museum was established in 1977 upon King Hussein's wishes. The museum showcases a rare collection of Jordan's military weapons, clothing and vehicles. It also serves as a memorial to the martyrs who gave their lives in the service of Jordan as early as 1915, starting with the Great Arab Revolution which was led by King Hussein's grandfather Hussein bin Ali.[1] [2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.military-history.org/articles/museum-the-martyrs-memorial-and-museum-jordan.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.jewishmag.com/133mag/jordan/jordan.htm


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