It's a short drive from the centre of Amman. Around 25 minutes. Depending on the traffic.
The visit will not take long.
The visit will not take long.
The legend says that seven young male Christians were persecuted, by the Roman emperor, because of their religion. So, they found refuge in a cave, to pray. Where they felt asleep. The emperor found them and ordered the cave to be sealed.
More than 100 years later, the landowner decided to open the cave to use for the cattle, when he found the sleepers. Miraculously, they awoke, believing to just have slept a night.
One of them, went to a village to buy food. But the money he was carrying attracted the attention of the people, cause it was so ancient. Shortly after, they died.
Inside this small cave are the tombs, where they were buried. (I could count 6). In the meantime, the bones were collected from all the tombs and are, now, in just one tomb. The one that has a small window, from where is possible to see the bones and skulls.
In the cave, is also possible to see artefacts found there.
In the cave, is also possible to see artefacts found there.
The real location of the cave is unknown.
This is one of the locations that claims to be that cave.
In any case, the cave is well preserved and it has some archeological interest, as there are several Roman and Byzantine ruins on site.
Entrance Fees
The entrance is free. However, women not covered according the islamic religion, will have to wear a long brown vest, provided by the guard, at the entrance, free of charge. Like the one in this photo, in the right.
The guard told us that it was in respect for the guide, that was the sheikh, from the mosque. He gave a brief description of the story, but just spoke in arabic.
Opening Hours
Daily from:
9am to 5pm
Parking is available on site