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Below we show some of the most popular tourist sites in the
Jordanian city of Jerash, known in Greek and Roman times under the
name of Jerash and still retains an excellent condition despite the
passage of centuries.
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Sightseeing
of Jerash in Jordan
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| The arch of Hadrian | The Hippodrome | |
| Hadrian's Arch of Jerash also known as triumphal arch was built by the Roman emperor in the year 129 on his visit and is kept in good condition. | Jerash Hippodrome was built between the centuries I and III for the entertainment of people with its popular racing cars that could be followed by some 15,000 spectators. | |
| The Temple of Artemis | The Forum | |
| Artemis was the patron goddess of the ancient city of Jerash. This temple was built in the second century and its altar is made sacrifices to please the gods. | The Forum is an oval square enclosed by a series of Ionic columns. It was a meeting place and time of trade and cultural exchange. There are two altars at its center and source of the seventh century. | |
| Colonnade | Qalaat ar-Rabadh Castle | |
| This is a Roman street that is in an excellent state of preservation. In general all the ruins of Jerash are in excellent condition, hence its nickname of the Pompeii of the East. | Surrounded by olive trees you will find this castle in the city of Ajlun about 20 km from Jerash. This strategy placed in a position from which to view the entire Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. It was built in the twelfth century by the Arabs to defend themselves from attacks by the Crusaders. | |
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