[2024 Jerash Attraction] Travel Guide for The Archaeological Site of Jerash (Updated Oct)

🇯🇴 Must Visit Historical Site In Jordan : Jerash🏛

Attraction: Jerash Location: Jerash, Jordan Opening Hours: 8am to 7pm Direction: Seld drive or Local buses The ancient city of Jerash is another popular destination in Jordan. Located 40 minutes away from Amman. This city is at least 6500 years old and It is considered one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world. You can enter here with your Jordan pass or buy a separate ticket which is around £11.5. It is strongly recommended to visit here to admire history and the amazing architecture. #timetotravel #jerash #jordan #heritage

Visiting Jerash, Jordan

Visiting Jerash in Jordan was an amazing historical experience. I enjoyed wandering through ancient Roman ruins like the Temple of Zeus and the expansive streets adorned with mosaics 🌟. The city's ancient archaeology, with its grand columns and ancient theater, reflects historical grandeur and the development witnessed through the ages 🏛️. The atmosphere was incredible, and you could discover details of ancient city life while strolling among the monuments 🌿. The experience provided a rich glimpse into Roman civilization, making Jerash a unique destination for history and culture enthusiasts.

Visiting Jerash in Jordan

Visiting Jerash in Jordan was an amazing experience! 🏛️🇯🇴 This magnificent archaeological site is one of the best-preserved Roman cities. Walking among the ancient Roman ruins, stepping out from the Roman theater and the grand entrance of the terraces, it feels like stepping back in time. 🌟🏛️ I loved the beautiful architectural details, the inscriptions carved on the columns, and the corridors that run through the city. It was a wonderful tour to learn about ancient history and explore this precious cultural heritage. 🌟📸

Jerash - where East meets West

Only about an hour's drive from Amman, you can visit Jerash in 1 - 2 days or you can return the same day if you don't have much time. In the middle of the arid land of the Arabian Peninsula, in the country of Islam, Jerash exists as an interesting highlight. You can visit Jerash at any time of the year, however, March to May is the best time as spring has lots of flowers, which really highlight the beauty of the place. Summers in Jerash are very hot, and since Jerash has almost no shade, go in the early morning or late afternoon. Winter in Jerash is very cold, this is the rainiest time of the year, so you need to prepare warm clothes and a raincoat.

Jordanian Historical Site: Jerash

Jerash, also known as Gerasa, is an ancient city in Jordan 🎫10 dinars (about 20,000 won) ⬅️Purchase at the Jerash Visitor Center 🚘It is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) north of Amman, the capital, and takes about 40 minutes by car Jerash was founded in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great, and later became one of the ten cities of the Decapolis, a league in the eastern Roman Empire. It flourished during the Roman and Byzantine periods, reaching its peak in the 2nd century AD. There are well-preserved ruins including temples, theaters, and plazas. Famous structures in Jerash ➡️Temple of Artemis, the Oval Plaza, the Hadrian's Arch, the South Theater

Spring in Jerash

Jerash, the ancient city of Jordan 🎫10 dinars (about 20,000 KRW) ⬅️ Purchase at the Jerash Visitor Center 🚘About 48 kilometers (30 miles) north of Amman, the capital, and takes about 40 minutes by car Jerash was founded in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great, and later became one of the ten cities of the Decapolis, a league of cities in the eastern Roman Empire. It flourished during the Roman and Byzantine periods, reaching its peak in the 2nd century AD. There are well-preserved ruins including temples, theaters, and plazas. Famous structures in Jerash ➡️Temple of Artemis, the Oval Plaza, the Hadrian's Arch, the South Theater

Jerash's Three Churches Complex

The Three Churches Complex in Jerash is a group of three ancient churches, built during the episcopate of Bishop Paul, starting with the southern church of St. George, completed in 529. The Church of St. George is the southernmost of the three churches. The church is dedicated to St. George, the patron saint of Jerash. The church has a nave and two aisles and is decorated with beautiful mosaics and frescoes. The Church of St. John the Baptist was consecrated in 531 and was used for religious purposes until the 8th century. The church is a three-aisled basilica with a narthex and a baptistery. The church is decorated with beautiful mosaics and frescoes, some of which are still visible today. The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damianus is the northernmost and is a three-nave basilica with three entrance doors on the west side. The walls of the church interior were covered with painted plaster. The church is decorated with beautiful mosaics, some of which are still visible today. #cherryblossom2024

Amazingly Preserved Cardo in Jerash

The Cardo in Jerash Archaeological Site, Jordan, was the city's main street artery, a route where grand processions were once held, and where trade and commerce thrived. The Cardo, a Latin term for "heart", was a north-south oriented street in Roman cities, military camps, and colonies. It was the part of the city around which the rest of the urban plan was designed. This colonnaded street served as the main road through the city and is 800 metres long. The paved road, which was laid over 2,000 years ago, still has the marks of ancient carts. The road is also equipped with a complex underground drainage system. The columns that line the street have Corinthian capitals, which make the street look even more beautiful. These columns were once home to many shops and businesses, providing shade and shelter for people passing by. The drainage system, which was a marvel for its time, effectively carried rainwater and waste away from the streets, keeping the city clean and healthy. Regular holes were built along the sides of the street to connect to underground channels that carried waste to a main drainage point. #cherryblossom2024

Jordan's Greatest Archaeological Site

The Jerash Archaeological Site, situated in northern Jordan, has a rich history spanning over 6,500 years. Evidence suggests continuous human habitation since the Neolithic Age, with the city flourishing under Roman rule (from 63 BC) as Gerasa, a prominent member of the Decapolis League. Jerash's exceptional preservation is attributed to its location on dry land, avoiding the destructive effects of natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. This has resulted in the city becoming one of the best-preserved examples of Roman urban planning and architecture outside of Italy. Visitors can explore various structures like the colonnaded Oval Forum, the towering Artemis and Zeus Temples, and the expansive South Gate, each showcasing a blend of Greek and Roman influences. The Jerash Archaeological Museum within the site houses artefacts spanning various historical periods, offering further insights into the city's evolution. #cherryblossom2024

Jerash City - a discovery to Roman history

We ended our trip in Egypt and flew right into Amman, and straight off from the plane we were driven to Jerash city, where we had a full on excursion around the ancient city. We were amazed by how the history of ancient nations intertwined when we saw historical architecture that were similar to the ones we saw in Rome, and how thriving it must have been back in the days dated back to thousands of years ago. It was a well worthy day trip and we have learned so much, basically a walking history book. If you happen to be in Amman and have some free time, I’d definitely recommend paying this city a visit since it’s only an hour away from the capital. #Jerash #jordan #archaeology #Romanhistory #ancientlandmark #unesco

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Jordan is one of our favorite travel destinations. The country is so rich in history, culture and has some of the best food and friendly people.

About 48 kilometers north of Amman, the Roman ruins, the jerash, formed during Roman rule, are recognized as one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world except Italy. The Eastern and Western civilizations are delicately blended here, both in architecture, religion and language, reflecting the intersection and coexistence of two powerful cultures, the Greek-Roman Empire and the Eastern Arabia.

Tickets for the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan are 8JD. When you are in the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan, you can understand why Jordan has become a "Roman outside Rome" and is still standing stubbornly facing the broken stone pillars that have experienced several hardships. It is full of arrogance and glory. Standing here, you can feel the extraordinary majesty and grandeur of the Roman Empire. Ancient City Aspects: Ancient Arena, Temple of Zeus, Temple of the Moon, Temple of the Water, Roman Cycling Avenue, Roman Amphitheatre, etc. It is recommended to check the information before going to the scene, otherwise the eyes will be black. In addition, it is very effective to walk in the sunshade-free spots. Do a good job of applying sunscreen.

Going forward along the Roman market is the entrance to the Jerash Cathedral, which was built around 450 AD. The land of Jordan belongs to Byzantium and the faith has been attributed to Christ. In the fountain courtyard in front of the main hall of the church, the citizens who come to Mass will wash their hands and faces here, and then go inside to purify the soul. There is also a legend in the fouge pool. It is said that one day in October, Dionysos will come to live here, and at that time, it will be a mellow wine. The highest point is the main hall of the church. The eight tall Roman columns were taken from the Temple of Zeus in the elliptical square. When the Roman Emperor Theodosius I declared Christianity to be the state religion in 393 AD, this The Temple of Zeus has become the biggest victim of the ancient city. Because of its large volume of stone, it is always the idea when the government needs to build a new building.

Leaving the Roman Theater and returning to the Oval Square to continue north, it is the Coronation Avenue, which is the most popular street in the city. When the Roman emperor crowned the eastern land, the citizens gathered on both sides of the street, admiring the huge fleet, feeling the mighty imperial power, and by the way, expressed pride as a part of the Holy Roman Empire. The collapsed marble column next to the theater is a fascinating experience of the Roman era. Continue along the Coronation Avenue. The first thing I saw was a high-end market. At that time, it was all the luxury that Bai Fumei could enjoy. There were silk and ceramics from China, perfumes and essential oils from Egypt. Fur and gems from Central Asia. I believe that the Roman man at that time also like us, greatly resentful of such a place, completely raising the price of picking up the girl, not leaving a living path!

I watched the movie “Gladiator” a long time ago, where 2 fierce men fought each other in hand-to-hand combat, surrounded by stands, from which came bursting out shouts of ‘kill’. This revealed the ugliness of human nature and the true meaning of survival, to be or not to be, in fact, was not their choice, the ultimate person who lived became a hero and king, and became a celebrity at home. I should say that I like this movie, or really liked it. Not just for the visual enjoyment of incredible heroics and thrilling struggles, but also for the curiosity about Roman history and the shock of the magnificent Roman architecture. "Rome outside Rome", is a description of the ancient Jordanian city Jerash by a Jordanian tourism portal website. It is universally recognized as one of the most well-preserved ancient Greek and Roman cities in the world outside of Greece and Italy, with the reputation of being the "Pompeii of the Middle East". Jerash was built under Greek rule as part of the Decapolis league, with a well-preserved Arc de Triomphe of Hadrian, the Temple of Zeus on the top of the mountain, the magnificent temple of Artemis, an ancient Greek arena, the magnificent oval square, and a lined Corinthian style stone column. Unfortunately, the old city of Jerash in front of us, is just a pile of ruins. The ruins present thousands of years of ancient Roman history and thousands of years of ancient Roman achievements. The Tigris and Socrates civilizations, as well as ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, have been annihilated during its the long history. Walking through the rubble of stone-built monuments representing the glorious achievements of civilization, I feel the shock of that period of history.