Jerash - Wikipedia
WEBJerash (Arabic: جرش Ǧaraš; Greek: Γέρασα, romanized: Gérasa; Attic Greek:, Koinē Greek:) is a city in northern Jordan. The city is the administrative center of the Jerash Governorate, and has a population of 50,745 as of 2015. It is located 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the capital city Amman.
Jerash - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 18, 2018 · Jerash is located 48 km (30 miles) north of Amman - the capital of Jordan - and 40 km (25 miles) south of Irbid, Jordan. Jerash is one of the most visited sites in Jordan after the Nabataean city of Petra.
Jerash - Visit Jordan
WEBA close second to Petra on the list of favorite destinations in Jordan, the ancient city of Jerash boasts an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6,500 years and is only about 45km north of Amman and because of its water the site has been settled at least since Neolithic times.
Jerash - Welcome to the Ancient Roman City of Jordan
WEBApr 20, 2016 · Jordan. Updated On: February 5, 2023. Jerash is a fascinating ancient Roman city that is located just 50 km from Amman, Jordan. Jerash is considered the most well preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. It is …
Ancient Jerash was a jewel in the Roman Empire - National …
WEBSep 18, 2019 · Ancient Jerash was a jewel in the Roman Empire. HISTORY MAGAZINE. Rome brought pomp and prosperity to this ancient outpost in Jordan. A trading hub with a storied past, Jerash grew wealthy...
Jerash - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJul 26, 2021 · Jerash or Jarash, is one of the world’s best preserved ancient Roman sites. Once known as Gerasa, Jerash is believed to have been inhabited since the Neolithic Era. However, it is the impressive Roman city built in Jerash which has left its greatest mark on the area, becoming Jordan’s second most popular tourist site after Petra .
Jerash travel - Lonely Planet | Jordan, Middle East
WEBJordan, Middle East. Arriving in the modern town of Jerash, with its provincial streets and small market gardens, you see little to suggest its illustrious past. But the moment you cross from the new town into the ancient city, its boundary marked by the imposing Hadrian’s Arch, it becomes apparent that this was once no ordinary backwater but ...
Roman Ruins of Jerash | Jerash, Jordan | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBJordan, Middle East. Jerash. The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre.
Ancient city of Jerash
WEBJerash. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East. Learn more. Nature Lovers Paradise. Meet the Community. The Ancient City of Jerash. Meet the Community. Nature Lovers Paradise.
Jerash | Tourist Jordan
WEBWhy Jerash? For a stunning historical holiday, Jerash is arguably one of the best destinations in Jordan to visit. It’s a city where you can truly step back in time to see how it was once ruled. Beyond the Roman ruins, Jerash is a contemporary city in its own right with plenty of places to dine and unwind after a day of sightseeing.
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