Jordanian Historical Site: Jerash

Jerash, also known as Gerasa, is an ancient city in Jordan

🎫10 dinars (about 20,000 won) ⬅️Purchase at the Jerash Visitor Center

🚘It is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) north of Amman, the capital, and takes about 40 minutes by car

Jerash was founded in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great, and later became one of the ten cities of the Decapolis, a league in the eastern Roman Empire. It flourished during the Roman and Byzantine periods, reaching its peak in the 2nd century AD.

There are well-preserved ruins including temples, theaters, and plazas.

Famous structures in Jerash
➡️Temple of Artemis, the Oval Plaza, the Hadrian's Arch, the South Theater

Post by 여름휴가 | Apr 3, 2024