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Archaeological Site of Jerash
If you haven't been to Italy, and if you want to know what the city of ancient Rome looked like, Jerash in Jordan can let you travel to ancient Rome. It is located in the north of Amman, 50 kilometers away from Amman. It is one of the well-preserved ancient Roman cities in the world.Jordan · Jerash
Jerash Visitor Center
Jordan · Jerash
Arch of Hadrian
In 129 AD, in order to welcome the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Jerash people built a majestic triumphal arch in the south of the city, named "Hadrian's Arch of Triumph", and held large-scale celebrations. Although the years have made this majestic Arc de Triomphe full of vicissitudes, its heroic appearance still remains. Each stone pillar is carved with various patterns and exquisite craftsmanship, which reflects the architectural art of the Jordanians at that time. To the left of the Arc de Triomphe is a large-scale competition field of the year. You can go in and take a look at the museum. There are models of the ancient city of Jerash and tools used in the construction of that year.Jordan · Jerash
Southern Theatre
Jordan · Jarash Qasabah District
Oval Plaza
The stone pillars on the square are now erected by modern people to set off fireworks at the annual Jerash Music Festival. The square is 90 meters long and 80 meters wide. It is paved with stone slabs arranged in concentric circles, surrounded by elegant Ionian stone columns, which stand neatly like strings of a violin. The lace, the design is quite ingenious. The columns were built in the 1st century AD, and some were added in the 7th century. This is the well-preserved column square among the existing ancient Roman monuments in the world, and it is a very magnificent scene in Jerash. Facing the square, it is reminiscent of the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican in Rome, which seems to be in the same line. In terms of scale and layout, St. Peter's Square cannot compare to Jerash's Column Square. On the hill on the west side of the square is the ruins of the temple of Zeus, now only the ruins are left.Jordan · Jerash
Dibbeen Forest Reserve
Jordan · Borma Sub-District
Temple of Artemis
A beautiful building in the ancient city, the temple is dedicated to the main god of Jerash, the moon god Artemis. The temple ruins on the wide platform are the essence of the Jerash ruins, she is like a diamond in the crown. Although the temple has collapsed, the remaining walls and towering columns are enough to demonstrate the temple's prominent position in the city. There are three rows of columns in front of the temple, six in each row, 20 meters high. Each column is divided into seven sections. The head and tail are the base and the crown. These intricately carved ochre red Collins capitals are beautiful.Jordan · Jerash
Jerash Garden
Jordan · Jarash Qasabah District
Jerash Archaeological Museum
Jordan · Jerash
Temple of Zeus
Jordan · Jerash
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Raed AlhajiMay 2, 2023
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The history of Jerash is a long and detailed one that is best discovered whilst exploring the ruins and museums of the city itself. The city was conquered by General Pompey in 64 BC when it was named Gerasa. Gerasa grew in wealth and later became a colony in the third century. Due to an earthquake and a number of crusades leading up to the 12th Century, the city’s ancient sites were not discovered again until the end of the 19th century.
Archaeological Site of Jerash
maggie任February 9, 2020
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The Arch of Hadrian is located on the right side of the road. It is the first sight you see when you enter the scenic area. In 129 AD, in order to welcome the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the people of Jerash built a majestic triumphal arch in the south of the city and named it "Arch of Hadrian". This is also the main entrance to the south of the ancient city.
Arch of Hadrian
Dr. Mohammad alafeefJune 27, 2022
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Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis
Temple of Zeus