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The Oval Forum of Gerasa (Jerash). Illustration by Joseph Ramon Casals. Learn more / Daha fazlası https://www.archaeologs.com/w/gerasa/

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Triumphal Arch

The Triumphal Arch was a type of Roman architectural monument built all over the empire to commemorate military triumphs and other significant events such as the accession of a new emperor. Celebrated surviving examples of triumphal arches include the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Septimius Severus, both in Rome.

Triumphal arches could have a single arch or multiple arches with a larger central arch. They were often erected over major thoroughfares and as this structure had no practical function as a building it was often richly decorated with architectural details, sculpture and a commemorative inscription, typically made using bronze letters.

Early Arches

The earliest known examples of triumphal arches date from the 2nd century BCE and were set up by L.Sertinius in the Forum Boarium and near the Circus Maximus in Rome in 196 BCE to commemorate his campaigns in Spain. Sometimes arches were used to replace existing city gates, for example, at Timgad (modern Algeria) in the 2nd century CE, at Antalya (modern Turkey) and at Verulamium in Britain. Arches could also stand across approach roads outside the city proper, for example, at Aosta, Aquino, Canosa and Jerash. At Ancona one triumphal arch even stands in splendid isolation on one of the harbour moles. Many arches were, though, free-standing symbolic monuments protected by steps and so were not accessible to through traffic, for example, the four-way arch of Septimius Severus at Lepcis Magna (c. 200 BCE) and the arches of Tiberius and Titus in Rome.

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Cardo Maximus, Jerash, Jordan by Mustang Joe Via Flickr: Jerash’s superb colonnaded cardo maximus is straight in the way that only a Roman road can be. This is one of Jerash’s great highlights, and the walk along its entire 800m length from North Gate to the forum is well worth the effort. Built in the 1st century AD and complete with manholes to underground drainage, the street still bears the hallmarks of the city’s principal thoroughfare, with the ruts worn by thousands of chariots scored into the original flagstones.

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Top Attractions for Travelers Visiting Jordan

Jordan is a land sacred to many faiths. Located east of Jerusalem, it provides religiously significant places for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. According to the Bible, Moses glimpsed the Promised Land from one of Jordan's mountains before his death. Today, pilgrims visit this same peak to honor Moses and follow in his footsteps.

Amman, Jordan's vibrant capital, showcases a fusion of antiquity and modernity. The cityscape features striking skyscrapers that contrast beautifully with traditional gold-domed mosques. Must-see attractions include the massive Roman amphitheater where grand events were once held, surviving pillars from the Temple of Hercules, and ruins from the 4th century Umayyad palace. Venturing to the so-called Rainbow Street in downtown Amman immerses visitors in the bustling cafes, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.

Over an hour from Amman lies Jerash, home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in the Eastern world. Once called Gerasa, this city features paved roads and treasures such as the decorative columns of the Roman Forum and Temple of Zeus, best viewed from the summit. Ongoing excavations have uncovered much of this white-stone city, giving a rare glimpse into the Roman times. Other sites include the Grand Hadrian's Arch entranceway, the Hippodrome arena for chariot races, and the Jerash Museum.

The ancient city of Petra, once the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom over 2,000 years ago, is Jordan's top attraction. Also called the Red City due to its sandstone surroundings, Petra earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its immense historical and archaeological value. This entire city was carved out of rose-colored cliffs, revealing stunning architecture.

Visitors pass through a narrow kilometer-long gorge with towering rust-colored walls called the Siq, which leads to the iconic treasure-inspired facade of ad-Deir, also known as The Monastery. Beyond The Monastery lies a sprawling expanse of temples, tombs, theaters, and other structures sculpted from rose-red rock.

In southern Jordan, Wadi Rum is a stunning desert valley that captivates visitors with its vast sandstone and granite cliffs, striking landscapes, and towering rock formations spanning the horizon. This unique setting offers adventurous travelers and hikers one of the top rock-climbing spots in the region. Visitors can also explore the desert expanse on camelback tours and sleep under the starry skies while camping overnight. A full day spent amidst the scenery lets guests witness the changing hues of the rust-toned rocks as the sun travels across the sky.

Nestled high in northern Jordan's hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is the lush town of Umm Qais, also called Gadara. Its green landscape stands distinct from the surrounding desert environs. Within it lies well-preserved ruins spanning many eras, including Roman-era streets and two impressive theaters.

The town's main attractions are the hilltop vistas showcasing sweeping views of the Jordan Valley, Galilee Lake, Syria, and Israel. Biblically, Umm Qais is known as the location where Jesus once cast out demons from two men into a herd of pigs, as recounted in the passage of the "Miracle of the Gadarene Swine."

No trip to Jordan is complete without visiting the Dead Sea. As the lowest point on land globally, over 1200 feet below sea level, this geographical marvel derives its name from the lack of marine life. Its high-saline waters permit bathing visitors to float effortlessly while enjoying the scenery. Visitors can also indulge in rejuvenating experiences such as soaking in mineral-dense waters or applying its therapeutic mud, renowned for detoxifying and exfoliating properties. Leisurely boat rides across the sea's calming surface while absorbing expansive views offer visitors an even more indulgent encounter.

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The Arch of Hadrian, colonnaded Roman road, and a section of the Oval Forum in Jerash, Jordan, c. 1st - 2nd century AD

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Propylaea of Amman

Philadelphia (Amman), Jordan

2nd century CE

The first building below the akropolis, in the lower city, is represented by a ruin on the slope below the south wall of the akropolis, standing on higher ground than any other of the ancient buildings. It has been described as a temple  by several travellers; but the only attempt to  make a publication of it was made by  Capt. Conder who gives a sketch plan, and who, in view of the presence of several columns which stand at varying distances from it, conjectured that it might be the remains of a forum. The ruin consists solely of a wall, 2 m. thick, and about 25 m. long, lying northeast and southwest, with two short walls projecting from its ends toward the southeast. 

Opposite the end of the easternmost of these short walls, at a distance of 9.40 m. stands the lower half of a large column, of 1.20 m. diameter. These fragments constitute the plan of the structure as it stands today. The wall is buried to a height of 4 m. at its eastern, and over a meter at its western end; the western section retains almost its full height, in part at least; for it is capped by a section of architrave; the other end preserves hardly more than half of this height. 

It is to be observed that the wall has three openings in it, a wide portal between two narrow ones, and that both faces of the wall are richly ornamented with orders of pilasters, niches with pediments above them, and finely carved door caps. Such ornaments are rare in the interior of temples in Syria(the Levant). It is further to be noticed that the line of the axis of the central opening in this wall, if produced toward the northwest, would cut through the centre of the ruined gate of entrance in the akropolis wall. It was this fact that suggested to me that the structure constituted the lower propylaea, situated, as it is, near the main avenue of columns, and that from this point a flight of steps ascended to the gate in the wall of the akropolis. I was further convinced in my opinion in making a comparison of this ruin with the far better preserved propylaea before the prostyle temple, on the colonnaded avenue at Jerash. 

The arrangement and proportions are identical, and there is a great similarity in architectural style between the two buildings. The large, free-standing column may then be considered as the corner column of the porch before the propylaea (see plan), the walls projecting from the main wall, as antae walls corresponding to those at Jerash. But the propylaea here are set on a level considerably higher than that of the avenue, and it was necessary to place a flight of steps between the porch and the portals. This involved the necessity of employing a larger and a smaller order of columns for the porch and for the portion of the propylaea between the antae, in order that the levels of the exterior and interior entablatures might be the same. Capt. Conder’s plan shows small columns standing just free from the wall on either side of the openings ·, and the illustration 1 published by Dr. Thomson shows these columns in situ with the broken entablatures and raking cornice above them. 

I found but a single drum of a column, 98 cm. in diameter, protruding from the soil in the angle on the left, and a break in the architrave on the left of the central opening, showing that a beam of the architrave had originally projected forward. These details are employed in the restorations here presented. Of the wall, with its doorways, its niches and pediments, there can be no doubt: the columns are restored from the position and proportion of the column drum in situ in the angle; the frieze and cornice, and the arrangement of the raking cornice and projecting entablatures are copied from Dr. Thomson’s photograph and from similar details in the propylaea at Jerash. Dr. Thomson's illustration shows a superimposed frieze and cornice above the regular entablature which breaks out in two ressauts on the same level, with an elliptical arched section of the cornice between them, and suggests no provision for a raking cornice or pediment. The photograph of the propylaea at Jerash, on the other hand, shows a complete raking cornice, and no member is interposed between it and the entablature. The outer porch was probably hexastyle with a broad middle intercolumniation which carried an arcuated architrave, like that which lies in perfect order upon the ground before the propylaea at Jerash. The capitals of the columns of the porch were set on a level with the top of the interior architrave, if the arrangement at Jerash were followed, and this would make the semicircle of the soffit of the great arched entablature in the porch, of the same diameter as the outer semicircle of the cornice of the interior arched entablature, so that a ceiling, flush with the soffit of the outer arch, would rest upon the cornice of the interior arch. 

(Text is told first hand by Howard Crosby Butler, who wrote the Syria series)

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ROMAN TRIUMPHAL ARCHES

The triumphal arch is 1) a portal, a functional structure through which an honored person passed as part of a ritual taking place on a specific occasion; 2) a building, with staircases leading to rooms in the attic story; and 3) a symbolic monument that perpetuates the memory of a significant event.

Like the victory column, the triumphal arch transposes a basic architectural member from a structural context into a sculptural context, using it as a free-standing scaffold for images and inscriptions. This creative repurposing of elements of architecture is profoundly un-Greek and, as such, constitutes one of the major innovations of Roman art.

By the year 400 AD, over 50 triumphal arches had been erected in the city of Rome alone.

1. Arch of Constantine, AD 313, Roman Forum

2. Arch of Hadrian, c. AD 81, Jerash (Jordan)

3. Arch of Septimius Severus, c. AD 193, Lepcis Magna (Libya)

4. Arch of Trajan, c. AD 100, Benevento

5. Arch of Tiberius, c. AD 30, Orange

6. Arch of Septimius Severus, c. AD 200, Roman Forum

7. Arch of Titus, c. AD 81, Roman Forum

8. Arch of Trajan, c. AD 100, Timgad Batna (Algeria)

9. Arch of Trajan, c. AD 100, Ancona

10. Arch of Caracalla, AD 211, Volubilis (Morocco)

EDITORIAL REVIEW This Article has been reviewed for accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards prior to publication.

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Jerash

Jerash is located 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the capital of Jordan, Amman.

The history of the city is a blend of the Greco-Roman world of the Mediterranean Basin and the ancient traditions of the Arab Orient.

Pictured above are the Oval Forum and Cardo Maximus.

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The Best Places to Visit in Jordan: A Journey of Timeless Beauty

Introduction:

Jordan, a captivating country in the heart of the Middle East, is a treasure trove of historical sites, natural wonders, and warm hospitality. Steeped in rich culture and boasting breathtaking landscapes, Jordan is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an extraordinary experience. In this blog post, we will explore the best places to visit in Jordan , from the iconic ancient city of Petra to the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Get ready to embark on a journey of timeless beauty!

Petra: The Rose City:

No visit to Jordan is complete without exploring the mesmerizing city of Petra. Carved into the rose-colored sandstone cliffs, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an architectural masterpiece and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Begin your adventure by walking through the narrow Siq, a dramatic canyon that leads to the Treasury, Petra's most famous monument. As you wander through this ancient city, discover intricately carved tombs, temples, and a Roman theater, all testaments to the once-flourishing Nabatean civilization.

Wadi Rum: The Martian Landscape:

Prepare to be transported to another world as you venture into the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum. This vast desert, with its towering sandstone mountains and rust-colored dunes, has served as a backdrop for numerous movies. Explore the rugged terrain on a thrilling 4x4 tour or embark on a camel trek to witness the magical sunset over the horizon. For an unforgettable experience, spend a night under the starry desert sky at a Bedouin camp and immerse yourself in the traditional Bedouin culture.

Dead Sea: The Lowest Point on Earth:

A visit to the Dead Sea is a unique and rejuvenating experience. Known for its high salt content, this remarkable body of water allows you to effortlessly float on its surface, providing a therapeutic and relaxing sensation. Smother yourself in the mineral-rich mud found along the shores, renowned for its healing properties. Besides indulging in the sea's extraordinary benefits, the surrounding area offers luxury resorts, spa facilities, and panoramic views of the beautiful Jordanian landscape.

Amman: The Vibrant Capital:

Amman, the capital city of Jordan, seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern flair. Explore the bustling downtown area, where you can wander through traditional markets, known as souks, and savor delicious local cuisine. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Roman Theater, a remarkably preserved amphitheater that dates back to the 2nd century. For a panoramic view of the city, head to the Citadel, home to ancient ruins, including the Temple of Hercules.

Jerash: The Pompeii of the East:

Step back in time and discover the ancient Roman city of Jerash, often referred to as the Pompeii of the East. Wander through its well-preserved ruins, which include an oval-shaped forum, grand temples, and an impressive amphitheater. Jerash's colonnaded streets and ancient arches provide a fascinating insight into the region's Roman past. To enhance your experience, plan your visit during the annual Jerash Festival, where you can witness lively performances of traditional music, dance, and theater.

Conclusion:

Jordan's remarkable beauty and rich history make it a truly unforgettable destination. From the awe-inspiring rock-cut architecture of Petra to the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, Jordan offers a diverse range of experiences for every traveler. Immerse yourself in the country's captivating culture, explore ancient ruins, float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, and indulge in delicious cuisine. A journey through Jordan is an adventure that will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

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Jordan - Day 3

           Today was indeed an early start – we had to leave the hotel by 7am, meaning we had to be up at 6 for breakfast – but it was worth it even if it turned out not to be entirely necessary.

           We piled onto the minibus as instructed and set off for the first scheduled stop of our tour – and my personal highlight for the day – in the city of Jerash about an hour north of Amman. Known to the Romans as Gerasa, this city is home to some of the finest Roman remains in the whole of the Middle East. The site is vast, and despite some earthquake damage over the years is still in remarkably good condition. The visitor entrance is to the south, overlooked by a colossal triumphal arch built in honour of Emperor Hadrian (he of wall fame) that presumably would have been even bigger in its heyday. From there a modern pedestrian route paved in limestone stretches north, past the old hippodrome where I think they still do some re-enactments of chariot races, hopefully with a few more safety precautions than the Romans had, up to the South Gate of the main site.

           There we stood around for a while waiting for the security guards to open said gate, as the site didn’t open until a little later than our guide thought it did. She had checked, so this must have been a recent development.

           Gate open, we walked up the steep but mercifully short hill to the South Theatre, the bigger of the old city’s two theatres, though a bit smaller than the one in Amman and a free-standing stone structure rather than carved from the bedrock. We explored the theatre for a little while before heading back down the hill to the Forum, where Reem gave us a quick talk about the history of the site before giving us an hour of free time to wander the ruins. The Forum itself is an impressive sight, being an unusual oval shape and ringed by sixty-odd surviving columns.

           Mum and I set off up the main road of the site, an equally impressive colonnade named the Cardo Maximus, past the Nymphaeum up to the centrepiece of the site, the Temple of Artemis. A lot of the stone was scavenged for building, but it must have been an astonishing site in its prime. It’s still pretty impressive now, with a mostly-intact cella with a few of its columns still in place around it and a huge courtyard around those that overlooks the whole site. I would have liked a little more time to explore the site, but we needed to meet back up with the group and walked back for a look at the Temple of Zeus before heading for the meeting point and getting some crisps to replenish our salt levels.

           We left Jerash and, after a brief stop at a nice bakery for lunch, made for the famous Dead Sea. Strictly speaking it’s more of a salt lake than a sea, but ‘dead’ is accurate enough, at least where marine life is concerned. We stopped at one of the many spa resorts along the coast and changed into our swimsuits for some time on the beach.

           It was worth seeing at least once and floating in the hypersaline water was an interesting experience, but 408 metres below sea level in the Middle East made for some uncomfortably high temperatures, verging on unbearably so whenever the wind dropped, and despite the location it was still basically just a beach hotel, so I was happy enough to buy a t-shirt in the hotel gift shop and get back on the bus to return to Amman. It’s difficult to feel you’ve rinsed off properly until you’ve done the rinsing somewhere other than the immediate vicinity of the Dead Sea, because even the air there feels saturated with salt.

           Then, in the evening, Reem took the group out for a meal at a local restaurant, which seemed to be where all the trendy young Jordanians go to eat. I had a short of barbecued beef kebab thing, which was a bit closer to ‘charred’ than I usually like beef but it had a nice flavour to it.

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I am sooooo behind on this thing. Won’t dilly dally!

Saturday we left our hotel and headed north to Jerash, home to the 2000 year old ruins of a former Roman city. Started at the main gate, wandered past the old racing arena, to the forum. Set off down the cardo maximus - the main street, lined with columns. Passed the nymphaeum (pictured - the fountain) and up to the north theatre. Looped back around past the temple of Artemis and down to the church of St Cosmos and St Damanius, which house the best preserved mosaics in Jerash. We finished at the south theatre, where a couple of men were playing a drum and a bagpipe - curiously, a traditional instrument in these parts (and not just Scotland).

I’ve posted heaps of photos for you, mum, in full knowledge you’d be lapping all this up if you were here. It’s just kind of unbelievable that there’s so much that’s been uncovered at Jerash, and hopefully more to come (once funding is secured)… and that it’s in such good condition, given the frequency of massive earthquakes in the region. And y’know, the fact that it’s very old.

After our walk we sat down near the exit and had some tea/coffee/snacks. It was my first opportunity to try Jordanian coffee here, with cardamom and always with a bit of sugar. It was delicious. Just have to make sure not to drink the bottom inch of the coffee - it’s largely silty sludge!

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Sa. 07.05.22 (Tag 6):

Gegen 9:30 startete ich am Hotel in Irbid, erst einmal voll tanken. Nachdem ich gestern meinen nördlichsten Punkt in Jordanien an der Grenze zu Syrien erreich hatte, ging es seither immer südwärts.

Nach 45km erreichte ich gegen 11Uhr Jerash, welches eine der besterhaltensten römischen Städte östlich des Mittelmeers, gleichrangig mit Baalbeck im Libanon und dem ehemaligen Palmyra in Syrien. Hier wurde quasi eine komplette Stadt (ca. 2000 Jahre alt) ausgegraben/restauriert, die zu römischer Zeit Gerasa hieß. Somit ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, das Gerasa nach Petra die Hauptattraktion Nr.2 in Jordanien für Touristen ist; und absolut kein Vergleich mit Umm Qays gestern.

Seit ca 63 v.Chr. in römischen Hand stieg die Stadt zum Zentrum der Provinz Arabia auf. Das Stadtbild wird wie üblich durch 2 Hauptachsen dominiert, die in Nord-Süd Richtung verlaufende "Cardo Maximus" und eine Ost-West Achse. Von Süden kommend durchquert man das Hadrianstor, benannt nach dem röm. Kaiser. Weiter gehts nach Norden entlang des Hippodroms, einer 244m langen Pferderennbahn, welches Platz für ca. 15000 Zuschauer bot. So erreicht man die Reste des Zeus-Tempels mit seinen ca. 15m hohen Säulen und gleich dahinter das Südtheater, welches in den Berg gebettet ist.

Zurück auf der Hauptachse schreitet man über das ovale Forum, ein von 56 ironischen Säulen flamkierter Platz, welcher mit original Steinplatten gepflastert ist, bevor man der ca. 700m langen Cardo Maximus bis zum Nordtor folgen kann. Auf etwa halber Strecke steht man vor dem "Nymphaeum", einem imposanten, zweistöckigem Stadtbrunnen. Die Löcher der alten Wasserleitungen sind noch gut zu erkennen. Westlich hiervon steht das imposanteste Bauwerk der Stadt, der Tempel der Artemis aus dem 2.Jhr. Sowohl der Zeus- als auch Artemis-Tempel stammen aus der vorchristlichen Zeit. Eine knapp 20m breite Treppenanlage führt hoch zum Tempel, welche sich schließlich auf unglaubliche 120m verbreitet. Von den einst 32 Tempelsäulen ragen noch elf empor. Der Rest wurde vermutlich ca. ab dem 5.Jhr. - im Rahmen der Christianisierung im byzantinischen Reich - für den Bau von Kirchen (Kathedrale, Theodorskirche) entfernt. Die Stadt Gerasa wurde in der Folgezeit (7.-8.Jhr.) durch die Perser und anschließend die muslimischen Eroberungsheere (Zeit der Omayyaden) geplündert und vermutlich besorgte das schlimmste Erdbeben der Region von 747 den Rest.

Um 15:30Uhr ging's weiter zur Festung Ajdlun (Ankunft ca. 16:30). Hoch auf einem Bergsporn gelegen beherrscht die mächtige arabische Festung "Qala'at ar Rabad" - auch Festung Atschlun genannt - die gesamte Umgebung um das Städtchen Ajlun. Sie wurde ca. 1185 n.Chr. von einem Neffen Saladins vermutlich auf den Mauern eines christlichen Klosters erbaut, um im Norden Transjordaniens die Kreuzfahrer abzuwehren. Interessant war die Umgebung von Ajlun aufgrund der Erzvorkommen. 1187 n.Chr. schlug Saladin die Kreuzfahrer unweit in der Schlacht von Hittin. Noch im 17.Jhr. war hier aufgrund der hervorragenden Lage der Festung eine osmanische Garnison stationiert. Die ganze Gegend hier erinnert mich mit den hellen Häusern und den Olivenhainen an Andalusien.

Um 18Uhr machte ich mich auf zum Toten Meer. Das Navi schlug mir 3 Wege vor, den Zweiten davon wählte ich. Es sah auf der Karte so aus, als ob die Route etwas abseits verläuft. So war dem auch 😂. Steile Berge hoch und wieder runter gepaart mit Serpentinen und Steilkurven... mal abgesehen vom Zustand und Breite der Straße. Aber wer schon 3,5 Wochen mit den Straßen in Südafrika klar gekommen ist, hat hier keine Probleme 😎. Insgesamt 1550 Höhenmeter ging's abwärts. Mit dem letzten Quäntchen Licht (deutlich nach Dämmerung) erreichte ich meine Unterkunft am Toten Meer.

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Jerash - Jordanie

Le site

Un grand nombre de monuments ont été dégagés et, souvent, reconstitués :

L'arc d'Hadrien (25 m × 21,5 m), construit à l'entrée sud de la ville à l'occasion de la visite de l'empereur Hadrien en 129, reconstitué après 1980 par des archéologues jordaniens. L'hippodrome : c'est probablement l'un des plus petits du monde romain. À l'époque byzantine, fortement touché par les tremblements de terre qui se sont succédé dans la région, il ne fut pas reconstruit, mais réoccupé par la population locale, notamment pour abriter des ateliers de poterie, visibles grâce aux fameux fours en brique ; un diacre, qui fit édifier son église à proximité, y élut également domicile en réaménageant trois locaux désaffectés de l'hippodrome, qu'il pava de mosaïques.

Les deux grands temples de Zeus et d'Artémis furent construits essentiellement au milieu du IIe siècle apr. J.-C., entretenant une rivalité entre les fidèles de chacune des deux divinités. Un autre temple, sous l'église Saint-Théodore, était probablement dédié à Dionysos. Un quatrième temple, réduit à ses fondations, a été nommé « temple C » par les membres de l'équipe américano-britannique des années 1930, aucun indice n'ayant été retrouvé pour dire à quel dieu il était voué.

Le forum ovale est sans doute le plus grand forum de l'Empire romain : faisant à la fois office de place publique, d'agora et de marché (de nombreuses boutiques ont été retrouvées à ses abords), c'est un élément architectural essentiel de l'urbanisme de la ville puisqu'il permet, par un effet de style, de faire la jonction visuelle entre le cardo maximus et le sanctuaire de Zeus qui, grâce à la forme particulière de la place ovale, semble se trouver dans la continuité de la voie principale de la cité.

Deux établissements de bains, qui s'étendaient au niveau du tétrapyle nord, sont en grande partie effondrés. Les « bains de Placcus », peu fouillés, mais apparemment de taille remarquable, étaient situés de l'autre côté du wadi de Jérash, c'est-à-dire du côté ouest de la ville, à côté de la cathédrale Saint-Théodore, juste au-dessous de la « Clergy House ». On distingue encore les vestiges des fours de l'hypocauste servant à chauffer le caldarium ; une inscription de l'extrême fin du Ve siècle en attribue la construction à l'évêque Placcus.

Le macellum ou marché, probablement le plus beau monument de la ville avec le nymphée dédié à la Tyché de la ville, était un lieu central pour le commerce, fortement présent dans la cité, comme on peut le voir d'après les nombreuses boutiques qui bordent les rues, notamment au pied du sanctuaire d'Artémis.

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jordan_03 / columns

First tourist-time peek outside Amman. After the job done we rented a car and took a road north to Jerash to visit Gerasa, one of the biggest and best preserved Roman ruins outside Italy. It’s famous for its colonnaded forum and main street, yep, lots of columns.

Numbering of Jordan photos is broken now as for lack of time I was posting on Instagram first and ended up doing it in different order; for consistency tumbler follows numbers from ig :) 

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Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa just outside the modern city. These include the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Artemis and the huge Forum’s oval colonnade. The Jerash Archaeological Museum displays artifacts excavated from the site. The ruined city of Jerash is Jordan's largest and most interesting Roman site, and a major tourist drawcard. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Even the most casual fan of archaeology will enjoy a half-day at the site – but take a hat and sunscreen in the warmer months, as the exposed ruins can be very hot to explore. (at Jerash Ruins) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUUgIOfL0w-wlq3fBiO-FID_MgGaiujt-fRypQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Jerash - Known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. Thought to have been founded in 331 B.C. by Alexander the Great. Petra is a must see and so is Jerash. Wow!

Hadrian’s Arch - Erected to honor the visit of Roman Emperor Hadrian to the city in 129–130 A.D. 

Forum’s Oval Colonnade - Venue for social and political activities of the day.

Cardo Maximus Street - Main boulevard with shops, public buildings, temples, and squares lining the street.

Nymphaeum - Monumental fountain that served the public’s daily water needs. Built around 190-191 A.D.

South Gate - One of the four original entrances.