North Gate of Jerash in Jordan

North Gate of Jerash in Jordan

Attraction Jerash • Roman city • Cardo Maximus

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Jordan Gerasa south facade of the north gate built in 115 AD. Road to Pella - Via Nova Traiana Jerash Jordan

The north gate was built around 115 AD. It was on the street, which one from the ancient Jerash, then called Gerasa, led to Pella. The Colonnade Street of Cardo Maximus leads to the north gate. Almost 15 years later that was South gate Erected in honor of Emperor Hadrian.


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The north gate of the Roman city of Jerash is an impressive historical structure. Here are 10 facts or philosophical thoughts about the North Gate of Jerash:

  • Impressive architecture: The North Gate of Jerash is an excellent example of Roman architecture, distinguished by its splendor and attention to detail.
  • Main entrance: The North Gate served as one of the main entrances to the ancient city of Jerash and formed the entrance from the north.
  • Passage to the story: Entering the North Gate is like passing through a portal into the past. It gives an insight into the life and culture of the Roman period.
  • City defense: In addition to its representative function, the North Gate also had an important defensive role as it controlled a strategic access point to the city.
  • Ornate architecture: The gate is decorated with ornate reliefs and sculptures depicting mythological and historical scenes. These works of art tell stories and reflect the Roman worldview.
  • Time as a portal: The North Gate reminds us that time is like a portal that can take us into different eras and experiences. It invites us to reflect on the continuity of life.
  • cultural bridges: The North Gate is a bridge between the past and the present. It shows how the culture and history of past generations shape our world today.
  • The importance of the entrance: The gate is the entrance to the city, and similarly we can face important doors and decisions in life. It encourages us to consciously enter new chapters.
  • Messages in art: The ornate artwork on the gate reminds us that art and culture can carry messages and ideas across generations.
  • The power of architecture: Architecture like the North Gate can influence the senses and evoke emotions. It shows us how the built environment influences our quality of life and our thinking.

The North Gate of Jerash is not only a historical structure, but also a symbol of the connection between the past and the present. It invites us to reflect on time, culture, architecture and the meaning of gateways and transitions in life.


Jordan • Jerash GerasaSightseeing Jerash Gerasa • North Gate

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