Amman Citadel Inscription
| Amman Citadel Inscription | |
|---|---|
| Material | Limestone |
| Writing | Ammonite language |
| Created | late 9th century BCE |
| Discovered | 1961 |
| Present location | Jordan Archaeological Museum |
| Identification | J 9000 |
The Amman Citadel Inscription is the oldest known inscription in the so-called Ammonite language. It was discovered in 1961 in the Amman Citadel, and first published in full in 1968 by Siegfried Horn. At the time of its discovery it was the third longest Semitic stone inscription ever found in the Southern Levant, after the Mesha Stele and the Siloam inscription. The inscription is known as KAI 307. As of 1969, the inscription was on display at the Jordan Archaeological Museum.