Modern Jerash is a modest city 40 miles north of Amman.
It was originally established as a major Roman Empire outpost in the Middle East that flourished from the 2nd to the 5th centuries CE.
Today the ruins of this extensive ancient city offer an impressive glimpse into the brilliant design, engineering and construction skills of that time.

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Looking through Hadrian's Arch
Hadrian's Arch details sign post
Old stables, now a museum
Mosaic floor of the Forum
Tourists viewing the museum
Silent remnants of a once-mighty civilzation
Amphitheatre - South Theater sign with photo and informaion
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Hadrian's Arch at ancient Jerash Jerash is
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View looking north from the theatre
From AD 350, a large Christian community lived in Jerash,
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Overview of the Forum
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There are a large number of striking monuments located in
Closer view of the Forum
Souvenir shop at the entry to
Souvenir shop in front of Jerash
Street smart and clever postcard seller
On the road from Amman to
On the road from Amman to
On the road from Amman to
On the road from Amman to
On the road from Amman to
Grand entry gate to Jerash as
Hadrian's Arch at ancient
Restoration work at the entry gate to ancient Jerash Jerash
The entry gate to ancient Jerash Jerash is
Detail of entry gate to Jerash
On the road from Amman to
Repair scaffolding on entry gate
Repair scaffolding on entry gate
Approaching Hadrian's Arch at ancient Jerash Jerash is
Extensive city and temple ruins
Hippodrome race track at ancient Jerash Location sign
Hippodrome race track at ancient Jerash Bleacher seats
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Hadrian's Arch
Temple of Zeus at ancient Jerash
Temple of Zeus at ancient Jerash South

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