Arcade of the Cardo Maximus of Jerash in Jordan

Arcade of the Cardo Maximus of Jerash in Jordan

Journey through time • Roman Empire • 500 ancient columns line the way

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The photo shows the Cardo Maximus Tetrapylon in the Roman city of Jerash Gerasa in Jordan. Gerasa was one of the most important cities in Roman history in the Middle East.

The wonderful portico of the Cardo Maximus extends over 800 meters in length. It is located in the ancient city Jerash Gerasa in Jordan and lies between the Oval Plaza  and the North gate. 500 columns of this main street have been preserved to this day. They form an impressive colonnade street. The visitor walks through time on old cobblestones. The past comes to life between meter-high columns.

The old roman city Jerash was known as the Roman city of Gerasa in its heyday. It is still very well preserved, having been buried under desert sand for many years. It offers many interesting ones attractions.


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The Cardo Maximus Portico in Jerash, Jordan is a fascinating relic of Roman history and the Roman Empire. Here you will find 10 information about the Cardo Maximus:

  • Roman main street: The Cardo Maximus was the main street of the ancient city of Jerash and stretched an impressive length.
  • Roman architecture: The Portico of the Cardo Maximus is notable for its imposing Roman architecture, including rows of Corinthian columns.
  • central axis: The Cardo Maximus acted as the city's central axis, dividing the city in two and connecting important public and commercial buildings.
  • Trading center: Slow portico also served as a trading post where traders offered their wares and transacted business.
  • cultural significance: The Cardo Maximus was not only a traffic route, but also a place for cultural events and processions.
  • The symbolism of paths: The Cardo Maximus reminds us how roads and paths in our lives serve as symbols of progress, connection and travel.
  • Architecture as narrative: The architecture of the Cardo Maximus tells us stories about Roman society, its priorities and pride in its urban spaces.
  • trade and exchange: The colonnade represents the importance of trade and cultural exchange in human history.
  • The Time and the Legacy: The surviving portico is a witness to the past and reminds us of how time inexorably moves on.
  • cultural memory: The Cardo Maximus is a place of cultural remembrance, where the past is preserved and celebrated. It invites you to reflect on the importance of heritage and history.

The Portico of the Cardo Maximus in Jerash is a stunning example of Roman architecture and the influence of the Roman Empire on city design. It opens up space for philosophical reflections on routes, trade, heritage and the connection between architecture and culture.


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Information on site, as well as personal experiences when visiting the ancient city of Jerash / Gerasa in November 2019.

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