Jerash, originally called Gerasa, was a major city in Jordan.

It continued to house food merchants until sometime in the 6th century when its purpose took on more of a commercial or industrial use. Microsoft has removed the Birds Eye imagery for this map. These three, 49 foot columns were re-erected during an excavation in 1982. Archeologist discovered some counters (called a mensa) supported by stone legs with carved reliefs of boars, deer and lions. Jerash Jerash is a city in northern Jordan.The city is the administrative center of the Jerash Governorate, and has a population of 50,745 as of 2015.It is located 48 kilometres north of the capital city Amman. Its imposing ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, temples and theatres all speak to the time when this was an important imperial centre. Qasr Amra, best preserved and UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a bath house and pleasure palace, Qasr Kharrana was thought to be a desert retreat for Umayyad dignitaries and Qasr al-Azraq has a military history, including Lawrence of Arabia using it as headquarters during the Arab Revolt. 27. 4. The elaborate North Tetrapylon is one of two in Jerash. Water falling in the mountains filters down and collects at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley; the Sea’s shores alone are 400m below sea level.

It is believed the Macellum was constructed during the 1st century and then significantly expanded in the mid-2nd century. Nearby are the Churches of St. Cosmos and St. Damian. The history and geography of Jordan have been shaped over thousands of years. Carved across the face of this two-story structure are over a dozen square and rounded niches. 12. There are a few places in the world where one has the opportunity to see history re-inacted, but only in the ancient hippodrome of Jerash can you witness chariots race or gladiators in full regalia clash on the site where Roman athletes and warriors one walked and fought. All Rights Reserved.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

The souk is a real treat – yet rarely visited by tourists.

It is sometimes misleadingly referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East or Asia", referring to its size, extent of excavation and level of preservation (though Jerash was never buried by a volcano). 5. She was also the patron of the city. The open area inside the gate was used as a marketplace, and a 2nd century olive press is visible behind a wooden screen. Three of the finest are grouped together round a shared atrium. 21. North TheaterJust off the North Decumanus, the North Theater was built in 165 AD.