Ancient Jerash, also known as Gerasa, was one of the greatest cities of late antiquity in the Middle East. Occasional traces from the Iron and Bronze Ages were also found.
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The Artemis Temple was built for Artemis, who was also known as the goddess Diana. She was the protective goddess of Jerash / Gerasa.
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The triumphal arch in Jerash has 3 gates. It was built in 130 AD in honor of Emperor Hadrian and is therefore also called Hadrian's Arch. It was outside the ancient city of Jerash...
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The Zeus Temple can be visited in the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan. Sometimes it is also referred to as the Jupiter Temple.
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With a length of 800 meters and around 500 columns, the wonderful portico of the Cardo Maximus in the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan is impressive.