Discover Jerash

The unusually oval forum, surrounded by Ionic columns, forms the entrance to the Cardo Maximus, the over 800-meter colonnaded street that once formed the vibrant center of the Roman provincial city of Gerasa.

The well-preserved South Theater once held around 3,000 spectators and still impresses today with its excellent acoustics, which is why traditional bagpipe performances by Jordanian military bands occasionally take place here.

The monumental triumphal arch was built in 129 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian and once marked the southern city entrance of Gerasa, far outside the actual city walls.

Dedicated to the city's patron goddess, the Temple of Artemis sits on an elevated platform and was once surrounded by imposing Corinthian columns, several of which still tower majestically over the ancient city today.

Jerash lies only about 50 kilometers north of Amman and is reachable by car or bus in about 45 to 60 minutes, making it a convenient day trip from the capital.

The unusually oval forum, surrounded by Ionic columns, forms the entrance to the Cardo Maximus, the over 800-meter colonnaded street that once formed the vibrant center of the Roman provincial city of Gerasa.

The well-preserved South Theater once held around 3,000 spectators and still impresses today with its excellent acoustics, which is why traditional bagpipe performances by Jordanian military bands occasionally take place here.

The monumental triumphal arch was built in 129 AD to honor the visit of Emperor Hadrian and once marked the southern city entrance of Gerasa, far outside the actual city walls.