Underground Amman: Exploring Jordan’s little-known hip-hop scene

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Many of Amman’s buildings are painted with colourful street art murals I decided to get a closer look at this off-beat side of the city with the Underground Amman Tour, a two-hour walking tour that takes visitors around some of Amman’s oldest neighbourhoods while highlighting the role of street art in Arab culture. open image in gallery Alaeddin Rahmeh is a co-founder of the Underground Amman tour Raised in a Palestinian camp in Amman, Alaeddin’s first brush with hip-hop came through watching it on TV as a youngster. open image in gallery The Underground Amman tour explains the story behind some spectacular street-art murals It’s clear that many street artists in Amman use their artistic expression to share powerful messages about nature, youth culture and gender equality. open image in gallery The Al-Kalha Stairs are surrounded by murals and street art The Underground Amman tour has undoubtedly deepened my appreciation of this sprawling city.