Jerash
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Jarash and why is he interesting?
This is one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Middle East in northern Jordan. In Roman times, it was part of the Decapolis - a union of ten Greco-Roman cities, and it was then that it experienced its golden age.
How to get there?
Jarash lies about 48 km north of Amman, on the road to the Syrian border. It is an easy trip from the capital - an hour one way.
What is worth seeing on the spot?
The Oval Square, the Temple of Artemis with the Propylaea, Hadrian's Arch and two theaters. Theaters have such acoustics that whispers from the stage can be heard in the upper rows - check for yourself.
When is the best time to come?
In the summer, in July-August, a festival with music, theater and ballet is held here right among the illuminated ruins. The spectacle is worth it, although the daytime heat in these parts also has a character.
Why was the city preserved, but deserted?
Ancient Jarash was destroyed by an earthquake in 749, after which it gradually fell into disrepair. Only in the 19th century were these places inhabited again - Circassians moved here from the Caucasus.
