Roman city of Jerash Gerasa in Jordan

Roman city of Jerash Gerasa in Jordan

Jerash / Gerasa was one of the largest Roman cities of late antiquity

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Jerash Jordan, an archaeological pearl!

Ancient Jerash was also known as Gerasa. Gerasa was one of the greatest Roman cities of late antiquity in the Middle East. Occasionally, however, traces from the Iron and Bronze Ages were also found. At that time, however, the city was insignificant. It only experienced its grandiose boom under Roman rule. As a major trading town, Gerasa even made the older one Rock city of Petra in Jordan Competitor.

Many tell of the glory days Sightseeing in Jerash, such as temples, archways, pillars and two Amphitheater. However, a major earthquake in 749 AD destroyed the city. Then it slowly disappeared under the desert sand ... until it was rediscovered in 1806. Due to the good conservation under the sand, many of the structures are exceptionally well preserved. This is how Jerash takes its visitors into the world of the past.

I look in amazement over the stone rows of the great amphitheater; My gaze wanders breathlessly over the seemingly endless area of ​​the fascinating archaeological city. Awe is my companion, childlike amazement fills my mind and the past overtakes me as I walk the majestic streets of Gerasa.

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Meter-high columns line the paths, massive temple walls are enthroned and defy time, old cobblestones tell their stories in a whisper and when my gaze turns to the deep carriage ruts that were dug into the old stone thousands of years ago, it seems to me for a moment I heard it Reverberations of the clatter of hooves fading away in the distance ...

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Jerash, the sights of the Roman city A trip to Jerash is worth it!
Roman history is waiting to be touched here. Jerash is one of the largest cities of late antiquity and, after Petra, the most important cultural cities in Jordan. AGE ™ sees Jerash as the Rome of Jordan and the Pompeii of the Middle East.

Jerash Entrance Fees Costs Sight Travel PlanningWhat does the entry cost? (Stand 2021)
For tourists 10 JOD (approx. 12 euros).
Alternatively, the Jordan Pass can be used as an admission ticket.
Please note possible changes. You can find current prices here.

Jerash opening hours planning sightseeing vacations in Jordan What are the opening times? (Stand 2021)
The archaeological site opens at 8 a.m. Depending on the time of year, visiting hours end between 15.30:18.30 p.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Please note possible changes. You can find current opening times here.

Time spent sightseeing in Jordan vacation How much time should I plan? (Stand 2021)
The Roman ruins of Gerasa extend over an area of ​​800.000 square meters. You should plan at least 3 hours for a visit. However, if you have a deeper historical interest or enjoy details, it is better to devote a whole day to Jerash. In addition to the extensive excavation area, the archaeological museum is also included in the entrance fee.

Restaurant Cafe Drink Gastronomy Jordan Vacation Is there food and toilets? (Stand 2019)
Attention, please bring enough drinks and food with you. There is no restaurant within the archaeological site. Small water bottles are occasionally offered, but you should not rely on them. Toilets are available.

Jerash Jordan Map Route Planner Directions Attractions on vacation Where is Jerash located?
The ancient Jerash is a cultural asset in Jordan and is located approx. 50 km north of the capital Amman. The archaeological excavations reach to the limit of the modern city of Jerash.

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Nearby attractions Maps route planner vacation Which sights are nearby?
Amman, Madaba, Ajloun Castle, Tell Mar Elias, (Pella), Ajloun Forest Reserve


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