Jerash Ruins

definitely reserve half a day for Jerash. it is worth a half day trip from Amman and it is some of the best roman ruins

are still wonderful, as demonstrated by the occasional roving minstrel or drummer.Northeast of the forum lies the cardo maximus, the city’s main thoroughfare, also known as the colonnaded street. Stretching 800m to the North Gate, the street is still paved with its original stones, rutted by the wheels of chariots that once jostled along its length.The colonnaded street is punctuated by the nymphaeum, the main fountain of the city, before giving rise to a superb propylaeum (monumental gateway) and a staircase. The Temple of Artemis, towering over Jerash at the top of the stairs, was dedicated to the patron goddess of the city, but alas it was dismantled to provide masonry for new churches under Theodorius in 386.Further north is the North Theatre, built in 165 and now restored to its former glory.The small museum contains a good collection of artefacts from the site.The entrance is south of the ancient city, close to Hadrian’s Arch. The ticket office is in a modern souq with souvenir and antique shops, a post office and a semi-traditional coffeehouse. Keep your ticket, as you will have to show it at the South Gate.

wow… just some of the most impressive roman ruins i have ever seen. the site is large and very ancient and interesting