Ancient Jerash - the second most popular tourist town - is located in a valley surrounded by wooded hills and fertile valleys. Today it is recognized as one of the best preserved provincial Roman cities in the world. And this is not surprising: for centuries the city was hidden under tons of sand, excavations here began only 70 years ago.
Ancient Jerash is a magnificent example of Roman town planning, examples of which could be found throughout the Middle East. The modern city is located to the east of the ancient ruins, just behind the wall of the old Jerash. At the southern gate of the city there is an information center where you can get the necessary information, guides and maps (tel .: (02) 635-12-72, opening hours: in the winter 8: 00-16: 00, in the summer 8: 00-19: 00 ).
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How to get to Jerash
Through Jerash passes a modern freeway that connects Amman with the northern boundary of the kingdom and leads further to Syria. From Amman to Jerash you can get there in 40 minutes by your own car, taxi or bus Alpha Daily Tours (tel: (06) 585-51-96), which organizes tours for half a day or for the whole day with a stop in Ajlun and Umm- Kays. Departure from the terminal Alpha on the seventh ring in Amman at 9:00.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Jerash
The racecourse (length 244 m, width 52 m) was built during the heyday of the city, in the middle of the 2nd - the beginning of the 3rd century AD. During sports and races on chariots, about 15 thousand people could be accommodated here. The complex of the racetrack buildings includes ten gates ("karseres"). Nearby is the Arch of Adriana, built in honor of the visit of the Emperor Adrian Jarash in 129.
The oval area (90 x 80 meters), surrounded by a wide sidewalk and colonnade of the Ionic order, was built in the 1st century. In the center of the square there are two altars. In the 7th century, a fountain was laid here, which now represents a column on which a fire is lit during the Jerash Festival.
The street of colonnades or Cardo Maximus, stretching for 800 meters, was the main architectural axis of the city. The street is perfectly preserved to our days, the remains of chariots are still visible on the stones. Up the street is the monumental gate of the Roman temple of Dionysus, built in the second century. In the 4th century the church was rebuilt into a Byzantine church, and today it is conventionally called the Cathedral. Nearby is the temple of the Virgin Mary.
Nymphaeus is a well-preserved decorative fountain (191), dedicated to nymphs. The northern amphitheater, built in 165, was used for presentations, city council meetings and other events. The southern amphitheater was built during the reign of Emperor Domitian (90-92). The first level of his scene was restored and is now used for presentations. Thanks to amazing acoustics, the voice of the orchestra standing in the center is heard in the furthest rows.
From the Byzantine era remained 18 churches, most of which - with mosaic floors. Preserved and large sections of the city wall with four gates.
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Jerash Archeological Museum
The museum exposition presents the finds made in Jerash and the surrounding area. The collection reflects all the archaeological epochs of the region - from the Neolithic to the Mamluk times: ceramics, glass, metal products, coins, as well as precious stones, figurines and figurines, stone and marble altars, mosaics. In the garden: marble statues and stone sarcophagi.
Working hours: 8: 00-16: 00 in the winter and 8: 00-19: 00 in the summer; Fri and holidays - 10: 00-15: 00. The entrance is free. Tel .: (02) 635-22-67.
Events and Festivals
Annual in the end of July - beginning of August in Jerash the festival is held, where local and foreign groups and popular performers perform, ballet, theatrical and opera performances, crafts fairs are held. And all this - against the backdrop of the brightly lit ruins of the ancient city.
At Jerash's racetrack, Jerash Heritage organizes paid performances of "Roman military art and chariot races": 45 legionnaires demonstrating combat and training; 10 gladiators, beating "to death", as well as several Roman chariots competing in the classic race for seven laps. The show starts daily, except Friday at 11:00 and 15:00 (in the winter - at 14:00). Phone: +962 2 634 2471, +962 2 634 2481. Photo by Jerash (28)