There is definitely more to Jordan than Petra. For instance, there is Jerash, formerly known as Gerasa, a magical city with a spell that links the ancient Roman City to the present in one magnificent location. In the lines below we take you on a virtual  tour around this glorious ancient city.

  • Temple of Zeus:

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The Temple of Zeus will be your starting spot. The Temple of Zeus was constructed in AD 162 as a sacred ground, where numerous sacrifices were made for the ancient god of sky and thunder. As you’re making your way through what was once a monumental stairway, you just can’t help but sense an aroma of greatness and holiness.

  • The Oval Plaza:

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Located just below the Temple of Zeus,  a colonnade of 56 ancient columns forms a breathtaking oval shape that extends over 90 meters in length and 80 meters in width. This limestone paved site will take you back in time to the iconic Roman province era. A walk around this also sacred site, which served as an extension to the Temple of Zeus, would further trigger your curiosity to unveil the secrets of the magical city of Jerash.

  • The Cardo Maximus Colonnaded Street:

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By walking through the Cardo Maximus Street of Jerash, you would literally be stepping next to the Roman chariots, where the street’s original ground magnificently survived ages of nature’s destructive factors; so you can easily notice the Chariots’ ruts marks visible on the surface right next to your feet. This spacious architecture 800m site is definitely worth your walking breath.

  • Hadrian’s Arch:

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This 11-metre high arched gate was built in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, during his visit to Jerash in 129 AD. In addition to being a commemorative construction,  this superb gateway was intended to serve as an approach to the southern side of the city. One of Hadrian’s Arch distinguished features is the capitals decorating its column’s bottom. So we urge you to enter through this iconic arch, and throw a wave to the marvelous history of the place.

  • North and South Theaters:

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Do you think it’s over? Well, think again! Because it gets even better! Art played a major role in shaping all of our history combined, and Jerash has its fair share of art with not only one, but two iconic theaters. While what remains from the North Theater is its building blocks that stood as eye witnesses for years of historic performances, the South Theater still standing its immense grounds till our present time, with an extraordinary auditorium through which the tunes take off freely to treat your ears.

 

Now don’t you think it’s time to see for yourself? Book your “Enchanted Jordan” Tour with us and unravel the beauty of Jerash.

 

 

 

Photo Credits:

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